The ear does it. The ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Listening is the true way to write and read, because the ear captures meaning directly.
- In plain terms
- Listening is the real way to write and read.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay close attention to what you hear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does listening shape your thoughts?
- Can you learn without hearing?
Another view
Reading and writing also involve visual and cognitive processes beyond hearing.
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