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“There's nothing to talk about to strangers anymore, if you know what I mean. Everything I want to say, I say to her.” quote by Charles Baxter
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“There's nothing to talk about to strangers anymore, if you know what I mean. Everything I want to say, I say to her.”

Charles Baxter

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Unknown, by Charles Baxter, 1995

The speaker feels that conversation with strangers has lost meaning, reserving personal expression for a loved one.

In simple terms: Talk is reserved for someone special.

Key Takeaway

Share openly with those you trust.

Themes

intimacy communication loneliness

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

personal emotional

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • confiding in a partner
  • writing letters
  • private conversations

Key Concepts

personal connection social alienation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who do you confide in most?
  • How does intimacy change your speech?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of casual social interaction.

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