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“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.” quote by Elizabeth Bowen
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“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.”

Elizabeth Bowen

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek quiet for renewal.

Themes

solitude communication self‑care

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative work
  • social events

Key Concepts

introversion mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does silence become isolation?
  • How can you balance talk and quiet?
A Different Perspective

May hinder relationships.

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