Communication Quote by Janet Frame
“Everything is always a story, but the loveliest ones are those that get written and are not torn up and are taken to a friend as payment for listening, for putting a wise keyhole to the ear of my mind”
About This Quote
Source Novel: An Angel at My Table, 1970
Stories are gifts we share, offering wisdom and connection, especially those we create ourselves.
In simple terms: Sharing stories builds bonds.
Tell your own stories to connect.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- therapy
- teaching
- cultural exchange
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What story have you kept to yourself?
- How can listening deepen relationships?
Stories can be misunderstood or misused.