Communication Quote by Maurice Maeterlinck
“Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves together ... Speech is too often ... the act of quite stifling and suspending thought, so that there is none to conceal ... Speech is of Time, silence is of Eternity ... It is idle to think that, by means of words, any real communication can ever pass from one man to another ...”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Blue Bird, 1908
It argues that silence, unlike speech, allows true thought and timeless connection, whereas words often conceal and limit genuine communication.
In simple terms: Silence enables deeper, timeless communication than words.
Key Takeaway
Value silence for authentic understanding.
Themes
communication
silence
truth
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative brainstorming
- conflict resolution
- deep listening
Key Concepts
philosophy
linguistics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- When does speech become necessary?
- How can silence be integrated into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be impractical in many social contexts.
