Friendly Quote by Elizabeth Bowen
“whenever possible I avoid talking. Reprieve from talking is my idea of a holiday. At risk of seeming unsociable, which I am, I admit I love to be left in a beatific trance, when I am in one. Friendly Romans recognize that wish.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The House in Paris", 1935
She prefers silence and solitude, viewing quiet as a restorative holiday.
In simple terms: I avoid talking; silence is my holiday.
Seek quiet for renewal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative work
- social events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does silence become isolation?
- How can you balance talk and quiet?
May hinder relationships.