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A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread
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"A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread"

- George Herbert

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This quote by George Herbert speaks to the concept that a mild heart is quickly connected to others. It suggests that those with a mild heart are more open up to forming relationships and connecting with others. This is due to the fact that a gentle heart is not safeguarded or blocked, but instead is open and inviting. The "simple thread" in the quote is a metaphor for the connection that is formed in between two individuals with a mild heart. It indicates that the connection in between two people with a gentle heart is strong and easy to form. This quote motivates us to be mild and open-hearted in our relationships with others, as it will make it much easier to form meaningful connections. It likewise serves as a suggestion that those with a gentle heart are more likely to form strong and enduring relationships.

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George Herbert This quote is written / told by George Herbert between April 3, 1593 and March 1, 1633. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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