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“The truly miserable have a timbre in their voices strong enough to erase smiles from the faces and souls of the contented.” quote by St. Jerome
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“The truly miserable have a timbre in their voices strong enough to erase smiles from the faces and souls of the contented.”

St. Jerome

About This Quote

Source Sermon or writings (historical)

Those who are deeply unhappy can affect others negatively, dampening the joy of those around them.

In simple terms: Unhappy people can ruin others' happiness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner peace to protect others.

Themes

suffering empathy social influence

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • workplace interactions
  • family gatherings
  • community events
  • online discussions

Key Concepts

psychology emotional contagion moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you respond when someone's negativity spreads?
  • What practices help maintain your own emotional balance?
A Different Perspective

Not all unhappiness is intentional or controllable.

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