Communicate Quote by Jessamyn West
“The sick soon come to understand that they live in a different world from that of the well and that the two cannot communicate.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Illness and Perspective, 1941
Illness creates a separate reality, making communication with the healthy difficult.
In simple terms: Sick live differently.
Key Takeaway
Bridge gaps between health and illness.
Themes
health
communication
isolation
Mood
empathetic
concerned
Type
reflective
educational
When to use this quote
- patient support groups
- medical training
- family counseling
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can healthy people better understand the sick?
- What common ground exists?
A Different Perspective
Differences may be overstated.
