Walk with me world, upon my right hand walk, speak to me Babel, that I may strive to assemble of all these syllables a single word before the purpose of speech is gone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks the world to communicate so they can find meaning before language fails.
- In plain terms
- Ask the world to speak clearly before it is too late.
- What can you take from it?
- Communication is vital before understanding is lost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want the world to say?
- How do you connect?
Another view
Not all meaning comes from speech.
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