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Amor Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin

“... viteza pe secunda a limbii trebuie sa fie intotdeauna ceva mai mica decat viteza pe secunda a gandirii, in nici un caz invers.” quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
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““... viteza pe secunda a limbii trebuie sa fie intotdeauna ceva mai mica decat viteza pe secunda a gandirii, in nici un caz invers.””

Yevgeny Zamyatin

About This Quote

Source Novel: We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, 1921

Thought processes outpace spoken language; speech must always lag behind thinking.

In simple terms: Think faster than you speak.

Key Takeaway

Speak deliberately, think before you speak.

Themes

communication mind language

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • teaching
  • debates
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

cognitive speed speech production

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you align speech with thought?
  • What practices slow speech to match thinking?
A Different Perspective

If thoughts are too rapid, speech may become fragmented.

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