Hunger Quote by Keri Hulme
“I am not a person to say the words out loud I think them strongly, or let them hunger from the page: know it from there, from my silence, from somewhere other than my tongue the quiet love the silent rage.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Silence of the Tongue", 1995
She expresses intense inner feelings that remain unspoken, existing in silence and internal rage.
In simple terms: Strong feelings stay silent, not spoken aloud.
Key Takeaway
Channel unvoiced emotions constructively.
Themes
silence
emotion
inner conflict
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
poetic
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy
- artistic creation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
poetic expression
inner dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you keep hidden?
- How can you safely express silent rage?
A Different Perspective
Silence may lead to misunderstanding.
