Brother Quote by Thomas Merton
![“The deepest level of communication is not communication, but communion. It is wordless. It is beyond words, and it is beyond speech, and it is beyond concept. Not that we discover a new unity. We discover an older unity. My dear Brothers [and Sisters], we are already one. But we imagine that we…” quote by Thomas Merton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd6/thomas-merton-231_brother_the-deepest-level-of-communication-is-no_2489346.jpg)
“The deepest level of communication is not communication, but communion. It is wordless. It is beyond words, and it is beyond speech, and it is beyond concept. Not that we discover a new unity. We discover an older unity. My dear Brothers [and Sisters], we are already one. But we imagine that we are not. And what we have to recover is our original unity. What we have to be is what we are.”
About This Quote
Source Book: New Seeds of Contemplation, Thomas Merton, 1961
True connection transcends language, revealing an innate shared unity beyond words and concepts.
In simple terms: Deep connection is wordless unity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and embody our inherent unity.
Themes
spirituality
unity
communication
self‑realization
Mood
peaceful
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- group prayer
- conflict resolution
- team building
- counseling
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
contemplative practice
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate wordless communion in daily life?
- What barriers keep you from feeling inherent one?
A Different Perspective
It may be difficult to experience this unity without intentional silence and presence.
