Marriage Quote by Jeffery Deaver
““Maree may have noted that I said “wife” and not “ex,” which imparted some information to her. She was smarter than the package suggested. She frowned her sympathy, which I didn’t respond to.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The 7th Function of Language”, 2011
A character observes that a subtle word choice reveals deeper insight about another person’s intellect and motives.
In simple terms: Word choice can reveal hidden traits.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to language cues.
Themes
communication
perception
psychology
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
observational
psychological
When to use this quote
- interrogation
- relationship analysis
- character study
Key Concepts
subtlety
social inference
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about reading people?
- When is caution needed?
A Different Perspective
May overinterpret minor details.