Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
For years after Lydgate remembered the impression produced in him by this involuntary appeal-this cry from soul to soul, without other consciousness than their moving with kindred natures in the same embroiled medium, the same troublous fitfully-illuminated life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the deep connection between individuals through shared experiences and emotions.
George Eliot emphasizes the profound impact that shared emotional experiences have on individuals, suggesting that there exists an unspoken bond or understanding that transcends verbal communication. This 'cry from soul to soul' illustrates the essence of human connection, where people resonate with one another on a deeper, more instinctual level amidst the complexities of life.
Themes
ConnectionShared ExperiencesHuman NatureInterpersonalEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the power of empathy, this quote could illustrate the importance of emotional connections.
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Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them: they can be injured by us, they can be wounded; they know all our penitence, all our aching sense that their place is empty, all the kisses we bestow on the smallest relic of their presence.
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