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“Man himself is a great deep, whose very hairs Thou numberest, O Lord, and they fall not to the ground without Thee. And yet are the hairs of his head easier to be numbered than his feelings, and the beatings of his heart.” quote by Augustine of Hippo
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““Man himself is a great deep, whose very hairs Thou numberest, O Lord, and they fall not to the ground without Thee. And yet are the hairs of his head easier to be numbered than his feelings, and the beatings of his heart.””

Augustine of Hippo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human complexity is vast; physical details are easier to count than inner emotions and heartbeats.

In simple terms: Physical details are simpler than feelings.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper self‑understanding.

Themes

spirituality human nature self‑knowledge

Mood

contemplative humble

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner aspects are hardest to grasp?
  • How can we better know our hearts?
A Different Perspective

Self‑knowledge can be elusive and painful.

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