Communication Quote by Emily Dickinson
“I fear a Man of frugal speech - I fear a Silent Man - Haranguer - I can overtake - Or Babbler - entertain - But He who weigheth - While the Rest - Expend their furthest pound - Of this Man - I am wary - I fear that He is Grand -”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “I fear a Man of frugal speech” (published 1862)
The speaker distrusts those who are overly silent or verbose, fearing hidden motives and grandiosity.
In simple terms: Beware both extreme silence and talkativeness.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert to hidden intentions.
Themes
trust
communication
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace interactions
- political debates
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
silence
verbosity
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs reveal true intent?
- How do you balance listening and speaking?
A Different Perspective
Silence can be strategic, not always trustworthy.
![“[Alan Berg's] memory haunts many people, even those who never heard him on the radio, because his death could be read as a message: Be cautious, be prudent, be bland, never push anybody, never say what you really think, offer yourself as a hostage to the weirdos even before they make the first…” quote by Roger Ebert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c57/roger-ebert-655_be-cautious_alan-berg-s-memory-haunts-many-people-ev_2593474.jpg)
