Communication Quote by Rebecca West
“Writing has nothing to do with communication between person and person, only with communication between different parts of a person's mind.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of Writing", 1920s
Writing is an internal dialogue, aligning disparate thoughts within oneself rather than merely conveying ideas to others.
In simple terms: Writing organizes the mind.
Use writing to clarify personal thoughts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journaling
- academic essays
- novel drafting
- personal letters
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does internal coherence affect reader comprehension?
- When should writer prioritize audience over self?
Focusing inward may neglect audience needs, reducing communication effectiveness.