You know who I always depend on? Not strangers, not friends. The telephone! That's my best friend. I seldom write letters, but I love calling friends, especially late at night, when I can't sleep.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds comfort in calling friends via telephone rather than writing letters.
- In plain terms
- Calling friends late at night is better than writing letters.
- What can you take from it?
- Direct communication offers comfort when others feel isolated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you call when you can't sleep?
- Does phone contact feel more real than text?
Another view
Writing allows for thought and preservation that calling does not.
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