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“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.” quote by George MacDonald
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“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.”

George MacDonald

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.

Key Takeaway

Listen to inner longing.

Themes

emotion expression silence

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • love
  • spiritual yearning

Key Concepts

existentialism romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express what words cannot?
  • What lies beyond spoken language?
A Different Perspective

Language cannot fully capture inner depth.

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