Doe Quote by Robert Kelly
“We sleep in language if language does not come to wake us up with its strangeness.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Language and Perception, 1998
Language can lull us into complacency unless its strangeness awakens awareness.
In simple terms: Language can put us to sleep.
Key Takeaway
Seek the strange in language.
Themes
linguistics
philosophy
consciousness
Mood
curious
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- critical reading
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
semantic novelty
cognitive awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How does unfamiliar language spark insight?
- When does language become a barrier?
A Different Perspective
Strangeness can be confusing or alienating.
