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“Our souls sit close and silently within, And their own web from their own entrails spin; And when eyes meet far off, our sense is such, That, spider-like, we feel the tenderest touch.” quote by John Dryden
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“Our souls sit close and silently within, And their own web from their own entrails spin; And when eyes meet far off, our sense is such, That, spider-like, we feel the tenderest touch.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Soul’s Web”, 1695

Inner feelings are delicate, like a spider’s web, connecting us subtly.

In simple terms: Emotions are fragile connections.

Key Takeaway

Treat inner life gently.

Themes

emotion connection vulnerability

Mood

introspective poetic

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

psychology metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize subtle emotional cues?
  • What helps you protect delicate connections?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can be misread or ignored.

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