Poor creatures! If it is wrong to love them, it is the least that we complain. You complain about the blind who has never seen the rays of the day, the deaf who has never heard the agreements of nature, the mute who has never been able to make the voice of his soul, and, under a false pretext of modesty, you do not want to complain about this haughty of the heart, this deafness of soul, this mutism of the consciousness which makes the unfortunate afflicted and that make it unfortunate and to be able to see the lord and to hear the lord, Love and faith.
The quote reflects a deep sympathy for those who are deprived of love and connection, comparing their plight to that of the blind, deaf, and mute. The speaker argues that just as we feel compassion for individuals with physical disabilities, we should also express our sorrow for those whose emotional or spiritual blindness prevents them from experiencing love and faith. This emotional isolation is portrayed as a form of suffering that deserves recognition and lamentation.
Furthermore, the quote critiques societal norms that discourage people from voicing their grievances about such emotional deficiencies. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the inner struggles related to love and consciousness, which can be just as debilitating as physical ailments. By illustrating the parallels between these forms of suffering, the author invites readers to empathize with the heart's afflictions and the yearning for genuine connection and understanding.
