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Communication Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett

“It was a mere matter of seeing common things together and exchanging common speech concerning them, but each was so strongly conscious of the other that no sentence could seem wholly impersonal. There are times when the whole world is personal to a mood whose intensity seems a reason for all…” quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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““It was a mere matter of seeing common things together and exchanging common speech concerning them, but each was so strongly conscious of the other that no sentence could seem wholly impersonal. There are times when the whole world is personal to a mood whose intensity seems a reason for all things. Words are of small moment when the mere sound of a voice makes an unreasonable joy.””

Frances Hodgson Burnett

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret Garden, 1911

Deep personal connections make ordinary moments feel profound, turning simple speech into emotional resonance.

In simple terms: Close bonds give meaning to everyday interactions.

Key Takeaway

Cherish personal relationships.

Themes

relationships communication emotion subjectivity intimacy

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • friendship circles
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

phenomenology interpersonal dynamics subjective experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does personal feeling cloud judgment?
  • How to balance emotion and rationality?
A Different Perspective

Counterpoint: Overemphasis on subjectivity may ignore objective facts.

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