Quote by Esther Verhoef
It has struck me that people seldom listen to the meaning of underlying words.There are only a few people who recognize the silence beyond the scream,the gentle weeping that hides beyond tough statements.They hear only the words,the sentences,when there is so much more to take in.People who are too self-absorbed to notice,really see or fathom others.Often,they don't even know themselves.
Summary
This quote highlights the unfortunate reality that most people fail to truly listen and understand the deeper meaning behind the words spoken by others. The author suggests that only a few individuals possess the ability to recognize the emotions and unspoken truths hidden beneath the surface of tough statements and loud screams. They can perceive the silence and gentle weeping that remains unnoticed by others. The quote emphasizes the lack of empathy and self-absorption of many individuals who only focus on words and sentences, oblivious to the vast complexities of human emotions and the depth of human experiences.