Ease Quote by Bernard Malamud
“You can't eat language but it eases thirst.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Assistant, 1957
Language cannot sustain life, but it can provide comfort and relief.
In simple terms: Words soothe like water.
Use language to console and inspire.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- teaching
- public speaking
- writing therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you use words to help others?
- When is silence more appropriate?
Words alone cannot meet basic needs.