Quote by Henry Adams, The Education of He

No one means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for words are slippery and thought is vicious.won the Pulitzer Prize in 1919 after Adam's death

No one means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean

Summary

This quote suggests that people often do not fully express their true thoughts and intentions when communicating. It acknowledges the inherent limitations of language, claiming that words can be imprecise and open to interpretation. Moreover, it suggests that individuals may intentionally choose to withhold certain thoughts, implying that human thinking can be complex and even deceptive. This quote, although not directly related to the Pulitzer Prize won by the late Adam in 1919, highlights the philosophical idea behind the limitations of verbal communication.

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By Henry Adams, The Education of He

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