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.”
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.
Pay attention to the soul’s health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- moments of joy
- ethical decisions
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does caring for the soul look like daily?
- How can we recognize the soul’s voice?
The statement is abstract and may lack practical guidance.