Quote by Henry Miller

We do not talk -- we bludgeon one another with facts and theories gleaned from cursory readings of newspapers, magazines and digests.

We do not talk -- we bludgeon one another with facts and the

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This quote highlights the tendency of individuals to engage in discussions without truly engaging in meaningful conversation. Instead of having thoughtful and empathetic exchanges, people often resort to forcibly imposing facts and theories they have acquired through superficial sources like newspapers and magazines. It suggests that we prioritize the accumulation of information over genuine understanding, possibly leading to unproductive debates filled with aggression and a lack of meaningful exchange of ideas.

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