People who get violent get that way because they can’t communicate.
Every time I’m near you, I say more in five minutes than I’ve said in weeks. And I always regret it.[to Yennefer]
The contents of a man’s letters are more valuable than the contents of his purse.
Conviction introduces emotion, which is the enemy of oratory.
These days, people tell me things without even speaking.
One can appreciate another’s words without dissecting them. Though, on occasion, dissection is the only thing that will do.
You want me to write this down? Do you want me to write you a f***ing letter? Me and Arthur can’t write it down, because they haven’t invented the f***ing words.[to Lizzie]
People need to be able to speak before they can shout.
What difference does any of this make if we can’t communicate it to the people who matter?
Threats are clear in any language.
None of us has any idea how long we have left in this world. So, if there’s things to say, you should say them.
You’re lying. You don’t have to lie. In fact, you don’t have to say a word. Your eyes will tell me everything, every thought, every feeling.[to Ethel]
