Quote by Jacques Barzun

If it were possible to talk to the unborn, one could never explain to them how it feels to be alive, for life is washed in the speechless real

If it were possible to talk to the unborn, one could never e

Summary

This quote suggests that the experience of being alive cannot be fully expressed or understood through spoken words. It suggests that there is a profound and indescribable quality to life that transcends language. The phrase "washed in the speechless real" implies that the essence of life is something that can only be felt and experienced, but never truly communicated or articulated. It highlights the limitations of language in capturing the depth and essence of the human experience.

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