Communication Quote by Joseph Fink
““Words are an unnecessary trouble. Expression is time wasting away. Any communication is just a yelp in the darkness.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Dark Art of Storytelling, 2015
Language can be noisy; true communication lies beyond words, in shared silence and understanding.
In simple terms: Words can be noisy; silence can convey meaning.
Seek meaning beyond spoken words.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mediation
- therapy
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt words were insufficient?
- How do you convey meaning without speaking?
Silence may be misread as indifference.