Communication Quote by Monaristw
““By exerting ourselves through unnecessary or irrelevant speech or action, we increase the risk of conflict by a million percent. By meeting or approaching when it is not necessary or relevant to do so, we increase the risk of increasing the risk by a million percent. Space cultivates longing, (so) may longing cultivate space. And thus cultivate warmth and peace, enforced by brief interactions [parting ways on positive notes]. Space can be expressed not only in the physical sense.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Stillness, 2014 (paraphrased)
Limiting unnecessary communication and interaction preserves peace, while intentional space fosters longing and warmth.
In simple terms: Less talk, more peace; space creates desire and calm.
Practice brief, purposeful interactions and value personal space.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- work meetings
- social media
- family gatherings
- public events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to engage rather than withdraw?
- How does space influence emotional intimacy?
Over‑restriction can lead to isolation or missed opportunities.