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“Yet no one hears his own remarks as prose.” quote by W. H. Auden
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“Yet no one hears his own remarks as prose.”

W. H. Auden

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Unknown Citizen", 1939

People often ignore their own thoughts, treating them as mere prose rather than meaningful insight.

In simple terms: Self‑reflection is often overlooked.

Key Takeaway

Listen to your inner voice.

Themes

self‑awareness communication solitude

Mood

contemplative quiet

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal journaling
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

inner dialogue literary critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner thoughts have you dismissed?
  • How can you give them shape?
A Different Perspective

Silence can drown self‑expression.

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