“There is no such thing as conversation. It is an illusion. There are intersecting monologues, that is all.” — Rebecca West, There Is No Conversation
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“There is no such thing as conversation. It is an illusion. There are intersecting monologues, that is all.” — Rebecca West, There Is No Conversation
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Ms West is only having a monologue here, however I have been known to have both. Love your quotes and I look forward to getting them..
Thank you for the compliment.
Your success in having conversations tells me you are genuinely interested in other people. A great quality.
Thank you, I am.
You are quite the observer of humans also.
An interesting quote, revealing a quite disillusioned look at people and their abilities to interact, don´t you think. But as I´m reflecting I have to say it´s probably true for many encounters and conversations in life. But on the other hand, the more I appreciate when the opposite happens and one meets another person with whom one can truly connect. Hopefully we all have at least one of these special persons in our lives!
The use of absolutes is a little harsh. Noticing and appreciating connecting shows that you are present in your conversations and that is something I wish i was better at.