“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”
— Gustave Flaubert
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Simplified Meaning:
When people talk, our words might come out clumsy or simple, not perfectly expressing how we really feel or what we truly want to say. Imagine a broken pot—you tap on it to make sounds to entertain a bear, but it doesn't sound great. What we really wish is that our words could be like beautiful music that touches hearts deeply and has a powerful, wonderful effect. For instance, when comforting a friend, we might struggle to find the right words, saying basic things like "I'm sorry" when we wish we could express our care and support more deeply and meaningfully. This idea highlights how often we find it hard to communicate precisely and beautifully, though our desire is to connect on a much higher level emotionally.
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