Change Quote by George Meredith
“Speech is the small change of silence.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dream of the Past, 1865
Silence is broken by speech, which subtly alters the quiet, showing that even small utterances change the atmosphere.
In simple terms: Speech subtly changes silence.
Speak mindfully, knowing even small words shift the environment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- personal conversations
- negotiations
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you used a small comment to shift a situation?
- How can silence be valuable?
Words can unintentionally dominate, drowning out needed quiet.