Art Quote by Susan Edmonstone Ferrier
“lovers, it is well known, carry the art of tautology to its utmost perfection, and even the most impatient of them can both bear to hear and repeat the same things times without number, till the sound becomes the echo to the sense or the nonsense previously uttered.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Maid of Scio by Susan Edmonstone Ferrier, 1829
Lovers often repeat the same ideas endlessly, turning meaningful words into meaningless echoes.
In simple terms: Repeating love words can become empty echoes.
Key Takeaway
Avoid mindless repetition in relationships.
Themes
love
communication
repetition
meaninglessness
echoes
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- daily conversations
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
tautology
semantic saturation
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep communication fresh?
- What makes a phrase feel empty?
A Different Perspective
Even repeated words can lose impact if not refreshed.
