A considerable percentage of the people we meet on the street are people who are empty inside, that is, they are actually already dead. It is fortunate for us that we do not see and do not know it. If we knew what a number of people are actually dead and what a number of these dead people govern our lives, we should go mad with horror.

Summary

This quote reflects the author's belief that a significant portion of the individuals we encounter in our daily lives lack genuine fulfillment and vitality, rendering them spiritually dead or empty. The quote suggests that it is fortunate that we remain ignorant of this reality, as the number of these seemingly lifeless individuals who hold significant influence over society is vast. The speaker suggests that if we were aware of this distressing truth, it would overwhelm us with terror.

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