Communication Quote by David Antin
“The self is an oral society in which the present is constantly running a dialogue with the past and the future inside of one skin.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Self as Oral Society, 1975
The self constantly dialogues across time within a single being.
In simple terms: Self talks with past and future inside you.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner temporal conversation.
Themes
identity
time
dialogue
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
psychological
literary
When to use this quote
- self‑reflection
- writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your past shape present choices?
- What future self do you aspire to become?
A Different Perspective
May ignore past/future influences.
