Firsts Quote by Laura Riding
“we shall know that we have begun to speak true by an increased hunger for true-speaking; we shall have the whole hunger only after we have given ourselves the first taste of it.”
About This Quote
True speech arises from a deep hunger for honesty; only after tasting it can we fully satisfy that desire.
In simple terms: Honest speech grows from a deep desire for truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth in your words before speaking.
Themes
truth
communication
integrity
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
philosophy
language
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you hesitant to speak?
- How does hunger for truth shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
The pursuit of truth can be uncomfortable and may clash with social expectations.
![“She [Venison] had never travelled and so could invent all kinds of strange places without being limited, as travelled people are, by knowledge of certain places only.” quote by Laura Riding](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c12/laura-riding-9995_all-kinds_she-venison-had-never-travelled-and-so-c_607803.jpg)
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
