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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.” quote by Rebecca West
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“Writing has nothing to do with communication between person and person, only with communication between different parts of a person's mind.”

Rebecca West

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.

Key Takeaway

Use writing to clarify personal thoughts.

Themes

self‑reflection cognition expression

Mood

introspective analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • academic essays
  • novel drafting
  • personal letters

Key Concepts

internal dialogue psychology creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does internal coherence affect reader comprehension?
  • When should writer prioritize audience over self?
A Different Perspective

Focusing inward may neglect audience needs, reducing communication effectiveness.

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