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“To write,” Marguerite Duras remarked, “is also not to speak. It is to keep silent. It is to howl noiselessly.” quote by Terry Tempest Williams
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““To write,” Marguerite Duras remarked, “is also not to speak. It is to keep silent. It is to howl noiselessly.””

Terry Tempest Williams

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Sound of Silence", 1995

Writing is a form of silent protest, expressing deep, unvoiced emotions.

In simple terms: Writing is silent, powerful expression.

Key Takeaway

Use writing to convey unspoken truths.

Themes

expression silence protest

Mood

poetic introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • poetry
  • activism

Key Concepts

literary theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does silence amplify a message?
  • When is speaking louder than writing?
A Different Perspective

Silence can be misinterpreted as passivity.

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