Contests Quote by David Levithan
“I am so used to hints and mixed messages, saying things that might mean what they sort of sound like they mean. Games and contests, roles and rituals, talking in twelve languages at once so the true words won't be so obvious. I am not used to a plainspoken, honest truth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, 2009
The speaker is accustomed to indirect communication and games, finding plain truth unfamiliar and unsettling.
In simple terms: Used to hints, not direct truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honest communication.
Themes
communication
truth
games
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendships
- workplace
- personal development
- creative writing
Key Concepts
social dynamics
psychology
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why avoid plainspoken truth?
- How can you practice honest dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Directness can be uncomfortable.
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