But words are vain; reject them all— They utter but a…
“But words are vain; reject them all— They utter but a feeble part: Hear thou the depths from which they call, The voiceless longing of my heart.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Words are insufficient to convey deep, unspoken emotions; true feeling lies beyond language.
In simple terms: Feelings often exceed words.
Listen to inner longing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief
- love
- spiritual yearning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express what words cannot?
- What lies beyond spoken language?
Language cannot fully capture inner depth.