Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
George HerbertRead
Love makes all hard hearts gentle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love softens even the toughest of hearts.
This quote by George Herbert suggests that the power of love has the ability to transform people, making them more compassionate and kind. It implies that love can break down barriers and change perspectives, leading to a gentler and more understanding nature, even in those who may seem hardened or unapproachable.
Themes
LoveGentlenessTransformationCompassionKindness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about kindness, you might say, 'As George Herbert wisely noted, love makes all hard hearts gentle.'
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