Hidden Quote by Yoshida Kenkō
““Naisen luonteen ja tavat saa kyllä selville häntä näkemättäkin, jos sattuu kuulemaan hänen puhuvan. But her station in life and disposition may be judged from the nature of her carelessly spoken words, though she be hidden behind a screen.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays in Idleness by Yoshida Kenkō, early 14th century
One can discern a person's character through their careless speech, even without seeing them.
In simple terms: Words reveal character.
Observe speech for insight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- online interactions
- first impressions
- interview assessments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can careless words betray?
- Do we trust spoken cues?