Laughter is the language of the soul.
Interpretation
Laughter expresses deep emotions and connects us on a spiritual level.
This quote suggests that laughter transcends mere humor; it is a profound expression of our inner selves. When we laugh genuinely, we communicate joy, hope, and connection, showcasing our most authentic nature and revealing the essence of our humanity.
In practice
In a speech about resilience, I could say, 'Remember, laughter is the language of the soul, so letβs find joy even in tough times.'
Perhaps this war will pass like the others which divided us leaving us dead, killing us along with the killers but the shame of this time puts its burning fingers to our faces. Who will erase the ruthlessness hidden in innocent blood?
I want to see the thirst inside the syllables I want to touch the fire in the sound: I want to feel the darkness of the cry. I want words as rough as virgin rocks.β - Verb.
Only do not forget, if I wake up crying it's only because in my dream I'm a lost child hunting through the leaves of the night for your hands.
And here am I, budding among the ruins with only sorrow to bite on, as if weeping were a seed and I the earth's only furrow.
Once more I am the silent one who came out of the distance wrapped in cold rain and bells: I owe to earth's pure death the will to sprout.
I learned about life from life itself, love I learned in a single kiss and could teach no one anything except that I have lived with something in common among men.
All good is born in prayer, and all good springs from it.
You are who you are at this moment because of everything that's ever happened to you, everything that you carried forward for yourself.
From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.
If you know both yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.
I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are led by Him. I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self-security... Let every man and woman know, by the whispering of the Spirit of God to themselves, whether their leaders are walking in the path the Lord dictates, or not.
Faith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, and letting it be there until some light returns.
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