Quote by Vincent Van Gogh

One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one ever came to sit by it. Passers-by see only a wisp of smoke from the chimney and continue on their way.

One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one e

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that even though a person may possess immense warmth, passion, and potential within them, it often goes unnoticed and unappreciated by others. The metaphor of a blazing hearth in one's soul symbolizes the richness of one's inner world. However, the world is portrayed as passers-by who fail to recognize this inner fire and instead only see a faint hint, symbolized by the wisp of smoke, without taking the time to truly embrace and experience the depth of one's being.

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By Vincent Van Gogh

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