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Communication Quote by John Vaillant

“Since well before the Kung's engine noise first penetrated the forest, a conversation of sorts has been unfolding in this lonesome hollow. It is not a language like Russian or Chinese but it is a language nonetheless, and it is older than the forest. The crows speak it; the dog speaks it; the…” quote by John Vaillant
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““Since well before the Kung's engine noise first penetrated the forest, a conversation of sorts has been unfolding in this lonesome hollow. It is not a language like Russian or Chinese but it is a language nonetheless, and it is older than the forest. The crows speak it; the dog speaks it; the tiger speaks it, and so do the men--some more fluently than others.””

John Vaillant

About This Quote

Source Novel: The River of Doubt, 2005

An ancient, non-human language exists in nature, spoken by animals and humans, predating human speech.

In simple terms: Nature has its own ancient language.

Key Takeaway

Listen to natural cues and intuition.

Themes

nature communication ancient knowledge

Mood

contemplative mystical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • forest exploration
  • wildlife observation
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

ecology anthropology semiotics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “listening” to nature mean to you?
  • How can we differentiate intuition from imagination?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation can be subjective.

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