If one harbours anywhere in one's mind a nationalistic loyalty or hatred, certain facts, although in a sense known to be true, are inadmissible.
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His whole mind and body seemed to be afflicted with an unbearable sensitivity, a sort of transparency, which made every movement, every sound, every contact, every word that he had to speak or listen to, an agony. Even in sleep he could not altogether escape form her image.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the deep emotional and physical discomfort caused by intense sensitivity towards one's surroundings and relationships.
The quote reflects on the profound effects of emotional vulnerability and sensitivity, illustrating how every interaction and sensation can feel overwhelming. It conveys the idea that such heightened awareness can lead to a state of perpetual distress, capturing the struggle of feeling acutely aware and affected by one's environment and the people within it, to the point of agony.
Themes
SensitivityAnguishVulnerabilityEmotionsRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about emotional health at a mental wellness seminar.
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