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I’m not too keen on talking. I always have the feeling…

“I’m not too keen on talking. I always have the feeling that the words are getting away from me, escaping and scattering. It’s not to do with vocabulary or meanings, because I know quite a lot of words, but when I come out with them they get confused and scattered. That’s why I avoid stories and…” quote by Delphine de Vigan
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“I’m not too keen on talking. I always have the feeling that the words are getting away from me, escaping and scattering. It’s not to do with vocabulary or meanings, because I know quite a lot of words, but when I come out with them they get confused and scattered. That’s why I avoid stories and speeches and just stick to answering the questions I’m asked. All the extra words, the overflow, I keep to myself, the words that I silently multiply to get close to the truth.”

Delphine de Vigan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker feels language slips away, causing avoidance of storytelling and reliance on concise answers.

In simple terms: Words feel uncontrollable, leading to brief replies.

Key Takeaway

Embrace concise communication while practicing structured expression.

Themes

communication self‑expression anxiety clarity

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

advice self‑help

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • writing workshops
  • daily journaling
  • mindful listening

Key Concepts

language control self‑awareness introversion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you structure thoughts before speaking?
  • What strategies help keep ideas organized?
A Different Perspective

Limited vocabulary is not the issue; anxiety about coherence hinders expression.

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