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Sometimes one feels rage and despair that one should know…

“Sometimes one feels rage and despair that one should know so little the people one loves. one is heartbroken at the impossibility of understanding them, of getting right down into their hearts . sometimes, accidentally or under the influence of some emotion, one gets a glimpse of some emotion…” quote by Somerset W. Maugham
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““Sometimes one feels rage and despair that one should know so little the people one loves. one is heartbroken at the impossibility of understanding them, of getting right down into their hearts . sometimes, accidentally or under the influence of some emotion, one gets a glimpse of some emotion , one gets a glimpse of those inner selves , and one despairs how ignorant one is of that inner self and how far away one is from it.””

Somerset W. Maugham

About This Quote

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

Love and misunderstanding cause pain; glimpses of others' inner worlds heighten sorrow.

In simple terms: Love can blind and hurt.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper understanding.

Themes

love misunderstanding empathy anger despair

Mood

reflective somber

Type

Anger:1 Emotion:1 Inner self:1 Love:1 Rage Despair:1 Despair Know:1 Glimpse Emotion:1 Selves Despairs:1

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief processing
  • emotional intelligence
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you bridge emotional gaps?
  • What limits our empathy?
A Different Perspective

Understanding may never be complete.

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