Communication Quote by Gustave Flaubert
““Had they nothing else to say to one another? More serious communications were, to be sure, passing between their eyes. As they tried to make conversation, they felt the same languor stealing over them both, as if their whispering voices were being drowned by the deep continuous murmur of their souls. Surprised by the strange sweetness of it, they never thought to describe or to explain what they felt. Coming delights, like tropical beaches, send out their native enchantment over the vast spaces that precede them - a perfumed breeze that lulls and drugs you out of all anxiety as to what may yet await you below the horizon.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert, 1869
Two people communicate deeply through unspoken, soulful connection, feeling a soothing, almost intoxicating calm that eases anxiety about the future.
In simple terms: Deep silent connection eases anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Embrace quiet moments of shared feeling.
Themes
connection
intimacy
tranquility
anticipation
Mood
calm
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic encounters
- quiet conversations
- mindful meditation
- stress relief
Key Concepts
soulful communication
emotional resonance
psychological soothing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when silence is healing versus avoiding?
- What does the “deep murmur of souls” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Such moments may mask underlying issues that need verbal resolution.
