I've been told that people in the army do more by 7:00 am than I do in an entire day But if I wake at 6:59 am and turn to you to trace the outline of your lips with mine I will have done enough and killed no one in the process.
Shane KoyczanRead
You see, the deaf have an intimacy with silence. It’s there in their dreams.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The deaf experience a unique and profound connection to silence that allows for deep introspection and understanding.
This quote by Shane Koyczan reflects the idea that individuals who are deaf have a special relationship with silence, one that goes beyond absence of sound. It suggests that silence is not merely a void for them but a canvas that they interact with in their dreams, leading to a rich inner life and unique forms of communication and thought.
Themes
DeafSilenceIntimacyDreamsCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about inclusion, one might say, 'As Shane Koyczan beautifully puts it, the deaf have an intimacy with silence that speaks volumes.'
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