Appreciate Quote by Marguerite Yourcenar
“The written word has taught me to listen to the human voice, much as the great unchanging statues have taught me to appreciate bodily motions.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Reading, 1975
Reading teaches listening to human experiences, just as statues teach appreciation of physical expression.
In simple terms: Books help hear human voices; art shows bodily motion.
Key Takeaway
Engage with both literature and visual art to deepen empathy.
Themes
art
literature
empathy
perception
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- book clubs
- creative writing workshops
- personal study
Key Concepts
visual culture
narrative
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reading change your perception of others?
- What role does visual art play in your emotional life?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one medium may limit holistic understanding.
![“[Kyle Chandler] taught me how to listen very well and reacting. There's a lot of improv. And to be able to do that on the spot you really have to be in tune with what the other person is saying instead of just waiting for your cue line or waiting for a word for you to deliver your next line.” quote by Michael B. Jordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/714/michael-b-jordan-3540_able_kyle-chandler-taught-me-how-to-listen-ve_2589797.jpg)
