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Broken Quote by Dallas Willard

“Generally speaking we don't want to hear from the soul. We want it to just do its job. Unfortunately, in a broken world, it also is broken, and we're going to hear from it because many of the ordinary miseries and extraordinary glories of human life are expressions of the state of the soul.” quote by Dallas Willard
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“Generally speaking we don't want to hear from the soul. We want it to just do its job. Unfortunately, in a broken world, it also is broken, and we're going to hear from it because many of the ordinary miseries and extraordinary glories of human life are expressions of the state of the soul.”

Dallas Willard

About This Quote

Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy, 1998

He argues that people often ignore the soul’s deeper purpose, but in a flawed world the soul’s condition becomes evident through everyday suffering and joy.

In simple terms: People ignore the soul, yet its state shows in life’s highs and lows.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to the soul’s health.

Themes

spirituality human nature existence

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • moments of joy
  • ethical decisions
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

soul brokenness human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does caring for the soul look like daily?
  • How can we recognize the soul’s voice?
A Different Perspective

The statement is abstract and may lack practical guidance.

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