“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.”
— Vincent Van Gogh
Simplified Meaning:
Someone might have a lot of passion and warmth inside, but no one notices or takes the time to get to know them because they only see a small sign of it from the outside and keep going.
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Inner strength Inner world Invisibility Loneliness Misunderstanding Perception Self-reflection Soul