Quote by Jean Paul

Sorrows gather around great souls as storms do around mountains but, like them, they break the storm and purify the air of the plain beneath them.

Sorrows gather around great souls as storms do around mounta

Summary

This quote suggests that like storms that gather around mountains, great souls attract sorrows and setbacks. However, just as mountains break the storms and bring purification to the surrounding plains, great souls have the strength to overcome and transcend their sorrows. They possess the ability to bring clarity, growth, and purification to the environment and people around them. This quote highlights the resilience and transformative power of great souls in the face of life's challenges.

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By Jean Paul

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