Communicate Quote by Harold Pinter
“I think we communicate only too well, in our silence, in what is unsaid, and that what takes place is a continual evasion, desperate rearguard attempts to keep ourselves to ourselves. Communication is too alarming. To enter into someone else's life is too frightening. To disclose to others the poverty within us is too fearsome a possibility.”
About This Quote
Source Play: No Man's Land, 1975
Communication is fraught with avoidance; true intimacy is feared because it exposes inner poverty.
In simple terms: People avoid deep sharing.
Key Takeaway
Allow vulnerability in relationships.
Themes
communication
vulnerability
fear
intimacy
Mood
anxious
thoughtful
Type
reflective
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- close friendships
- confessional writing
Key Concepts
psychology
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you fear revealing?
- How can you create safe spaces for honesty?
A Different Perspective
Fear of exposure can prevent genuine connections.
