Our passions are most like to floods and streams; The shallow murmur, but the deep are dumb.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shallow emotions make noise, while deep emotions remain silent.
- In plain terms
- Strong feelings are often quiet.
- What can you take from it?
- True depth does not need to show off.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was the last time you felt deeply without speaking?
- Who is quiet around you?
Another view
Some deep feelings do express themselves loudly.
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