Certain Quote by Plutarch
“Antisthenes says that in a certain faraway land the cold is so intense that words freeze as soon as they are uttered, and after some time then thaw and become audible, so that words spoken in winter go unheard until the next summer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Parallel Lives by Plutarch, c. 100 AD
In a distant land, extreme cold makes spoken words freeze, only to thaw and be heard months later, illustrating delayed communication.
In simple terms: Cold delays speech, making words heard later.
Key Takeaway
Patience for delayed messages.
Themes
communication
delay
patience
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
aphilosophical
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- cold climates
- long-distance messaging
- delayed feedback
- cultural storytelling
Key Concepts
metaphor
time
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does delayed feedback affect relationships?
- What modern tools mimic this freeze‑thaw effect?
A Different Perspective
Assumes literal cold; metaphor may be overstated.
