“Language can only deal meaningfully with a special, restricted segment of reality. The rest, and it is presumably the much larger part, is silence.”
Book:Language and Silence
Quote by George Steiner
Work
Language and Silence
This book delves into the intricate relationship between language and silence, examining how language shapes our understanding of the world and the challenges it presents in conveying meaning and emotion. more
Author
George Steiner
George Steiner is an esteemed literary critic, born on April 23, 1929. His work spans a wide range of literary fields, including novels, poetry, drama, and philosophy. more
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