Language Quote by Haruki Murakami
“Sometimes we don't need words. Rather, it's words that need us. If we were no longer here, words would lose their whole function. They would end up as words that are never spoken, and words that aren't spoken are no longer words”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Kafka on the Shore”, 2002
Words depend on humans; without us, language loses purpose and becomes unspoken.
In simple terms: Words need people to have meaning.
Value human communication.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence shape meaning?
- What role does language play in identity?
Language can exist without immediate use.