Answers Quote by Anonymous
“When the time comes to you at which you will be forced at last to utter the speech which has lain at the center of your soul for years, which you have, all that time, idiot-like, been saying over and over, you'll not talk about the joy of words. I saw well why the gods do not speak to us openly, nor let us answer. Till that word can be dug out of us, why should they hear the babble that we think we mean? How can they meet us face to face till we have faces?”
About This Quote
The quote reflects on the struggle to express deep, authentic truth, suggesting that true communication requires self‑knowledge and honesty before being understood by others.
In simple terms: True speech needs self‑knowledge before being..
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic self‑expression.
Themes
self‑discovery
communication
authenticity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- personal confession
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential
philosophical
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner truth are you avoiding?
- How does self‑knowledge affect your communication?
