Thank God for books as an alternative to conversation. — W.H. Auden

Thank God for books as an alternative to conversation.

Author: W.H. Auden

Insight: Books let you have a conversation with someone brilliant without worrying you'll say something stupid or awkward. Sometimes the most meaningful exchange happens when you listen instead of perform—which is why introverts often feel more understood by dead poets than living people.

Source: A Certain World: A Commonplace Book, 1970

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Thank God for books as an alternative to conversation.

W.H. AudenA Certain World: A Commonplace Book, 1970

Insight

Books let you have a conversation with someone brilliant without worrying you'll say something stupid or awkward. Sometimes the most meaningful exchange happens when you listen instead of perform—which is why introverts often feel more understood by dead poets than living people.

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W.H. Auden

W.H. Auden was an influential English-American poet known for his extensive body of work that explored themes of love, politics, and religion. His poetry is recognized for its intellectual depth, distinctive style, and willingness to confront the social issues of his time. Auden's notable works include "The Age of Anxiety" and "Funeral Blues."

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