Communication Quote by Rebecca West
“There is no such thing as conversation. It is an illusion. There are intersecting monologues, that is all.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Meaning of the Creative Act, 1935
Conversation is an illusion; we only hear monologues intersecting without true dialogue.
In simple terms: Talk is not true exchange.
Seek genuine listening.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meetings
- online chats
- family gatherings
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster authentic listening?
- What barriers prevent true dialogue?
True dialogue requires mutual vulnerability, which is rare.