Quote by Gustave Flaubert

Human speech is like a cracked kettle on which we tap crude rhythms for bears to dance to, while we long to make music that will melt the stars.

Human speech is like a cracked kettle on which we tap crude

Summary

This quote by Gustave Flaubert emphasizes the limitations of human communication. It suggests that our language is insufficient, resembling a cracked kettle that produces mere simplistic rhythms, which only entertains animals. However, deep within, humans yearn for a more profound form of expression that can truly capture the beauty and cosmic magnitude of the universe, akin to creating music that has the power to move and transform everything around us.

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By Gustave Flaubert

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