On atteint aisement une ame vivante a travers les crimes, les vices les plus tristes, mais la vulgarite est infranchissable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One can easily reach a soul through suffering, but common vulgarity is an impossible barrier.
- In plain terms
- Shared suffering connects people, but vulgarity separates them.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep connection needs shared vulnerability, not just shared pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly connects people?
- Is there a line in humanity?
Another view
Defining vulgarity is subjective and often elitist.
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