And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never shared No one dared Disturb the sound of silence
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crowds can be silent and disconnected even when surrounded by people.
- In plain terms
- People are together but not really connecting.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical presence does not ensure connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you alone in a crowd?
- How do you connect?
Another view
People do connect in groups.
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