Knows Quote by Sigmund Freud
“I consider it a good rule for letter-writing to leave unmentioned what the recipient already knows, and instead tell him something new.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of an Illusion, 1927
Effective letters should avoid redundancy and offer fresh insight to the reader.
In simple terms: Don't repeat what they know; add something new.
Key Takeaway
Provide novel information in correspondence.
Themes
communication
writing
efficacy
Mood
thoughtful
practical
Type
advice
educational
When to use this quote
- business emails
- personal letters
- academic outreach
Key Concepts
psychology
information theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What new perspective can you share?
- How to gauge recipient's knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Readers may still ignore new content if not relevant.
