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“But she finds it so difficult to verbalize, Charles dear. It helps her if she can quote instead of working out words of her own.” quote by Madeleine L'Engle
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““But she finds it so difficult to verbalize, Charles dear. It helps her if she can quote instead of working out words of her own.””

Madeleine L'Engle

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle, 1962

She struggles to express herself directly, so she relies on quoting others to convey her thoughts.

In simple terms: She uses quotes because speaking her own mind is hard.

Key Takeaway

Use quotations to bridge gaps in expression.

Themes

communication self-expression literature

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • therapy sessions
  • teaching literature
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

quoting psychology language barriers

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you develop your own voice?
  • When is quoting more effective than original speech?
A Different Perspective

Relying on quotes may mask personal voice.

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