Body language Quote by Paul J. Newell
““Although, deep down, I think I had known this all along. I was not aware of the mechanism, but I had always felt that through my learning I was reawakening an ancient skill. The fact is that before humans developed spoken language we had communicated for millennia by other means; by body language and facial expressions and scent. I had found the key to turn this skill back on. The pertinent question was why it was ever switched off.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Human Communication, 2023
The quote suggests humans originally communicated non‑verbally and that modern language suppressed an ancient skill, which can be reawakened.
In simple terms: Humans once used body, facial cues, and scent to talk before words.
Key Takeaway
Explore non‑verbal cues to reconnect with innate communication.
Themes
communication
history
human nature
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team building workshops
- therapy sessions
- cross‑cultural negotiations
- personal mindfulness
Key Concepts
nonverbal communication
evolutionary psychology
cognitive revival
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate non‑verbal skills into daily interactions?
- What barriers exist to reviving these ancient cues?
A Different Perspective
Reactivating ancient skills may be limited by modern reliance on spoken language.
