Communicated Quote by Ivor A. Richards
““An experience has to be formed, no doubt, before it is communicated, but it takes the form it does largely because it may have to be communicated.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Literary Criticism, 1924
An experience must be shaped before it can be shared, and its shape is influenced by the need to communicate it.
In simple terms: Experiences are formed before they’re expressed, and communication shapes them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how communication needs shape your experiences.
Themes
communication
experience
expression
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing
- public speaking
- storytelling
Key Concepts
literary theory
phenomenology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the need to share an experience alter its original form?
- Can you think of a time when you changed a story to fit an audience?
A Different Perspective
If communication constraints are too rigid, the experience may be distorted.
