Murmur Quote by L.P. Hartley
““But what I heard was a low insistent murmur, with pauses for reply in which no reply was made. It had a hypnotic quality that I had never heard in any voice: a blend of urgency, cajolery, and extreme tenderness, and with below it the deep vibrato of a held-in laugh that might break out at any moment. It was the voice of someone wanting something very much and confident of getting it, but at the same time willing, no, constrained, to plead for it with all the force of his being.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley, 1953
A voice described as urgent yet tender, combining confidence with a restrained plea, creating a hypnotic effect.
In simple terms: The voice mixes confidence, urgency, tenderness, and restrained pleading.
Key Takeaway
Listen for nuanced emotional cues in communication.
Themes
communication
emotion
voice
persuasion
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- acting auditions
- marketing pitches
- personal conversations
Key Concepts
psychology
tone analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does this voice evoke in you?
- How can you convey urgency without losing tenderness?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary; not everyone perceives the same emotional blend.
