--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ...his soul (was) ringing like a…" description: "\"“...his soul (was) ringing like a well-struck bell. But it was a bell that rang with more than joy and adoration — there was the sound there too of ang..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c65/paul-hoffman-8370_anger_his-soul-was-ringing-like-a-well-struck_3152511.jpg" --- # ...his soul (was) ringing like a well-struck bell. But it… ![“...his soul (was) ringing like a well-struck bell. But it was a bell that rang with more than joy and adoration — there was the sound there too of anger and resentment. She would not look at him because she did not want to be in his presence. She hated him and he (how could he not?) hated her in…” quote by Paul Hoffman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c65/paul-hoffman-8370_anger_his-soul-was-ringing-like-a-well-struck_3152511.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c65/paul-hoffman-8370_anger_his-soul-was-ringing-like-a-well-struck_3152511.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c65/paul-hoffman-8370_anger_his-soul-was-ringing-like-a-well-struck_3152511.jpg) > ““...his soul (was) ringing like a well-struck bell. But it was a bell that rang with more than joy and adoration — there was the sound there too of anger and resentment. She would not look at him because she did not want to be in his presence. She hated him and he (how could he not?) hated her in return.”” [Paul Hoffman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paul-hoffman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A relationship is portrayed as a bell that rings with both love and hostility, showing how deep emotions can coexist. **In simple terms:** Love and hatred can coexist in close relationships. Key Takeaway Recognize and address mixed feelings. Themes relationships emotions conflict family Mood reflective somber Type literary psychological When to use this quote - family disputes - therapeutic sessions - personal reflection Key Concepts duality emotional complexity rejection Questions to Reflect On - What causes love and hate to coexist? - How can one navigate such conflicted relationships? 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