Courage consists not in blindly overlooking danger, but in seeing it, and conquering it.
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God is an unutterable sigh, planted in the depths of the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that the divine experience is deeply ingrained within us, often inexpressible, and evokes a profound emotional response.
Jean Paul's quote speaks to the ineffable nature of God, indicating that our recognition of the divine is not merely a thought or a statement, but rather an emotional depth that resides within our souls. This 'unutterable sigh' symbolizes a yearning or longing for something greater than ourselves, suggesting that our connection to the divine is rooted in deep, unspoken feelings rather than explicit articulations.
Themes
GodSoulYearningDivineSpiritualityEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a reflective speech on personal spirituality, one might quote this to emphasize the depth of inner experiences.
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