Guy De MaupassantWords dazzle and deceive because they are mimed by the face. But black words on a white page are the soul laid bare.
About This Quote
In this quote, the author is alluding to the fact that when you look at a piece of writing, it appears to be an expression of the person who wrote it. But in truth, it is just a collection of words on a page. The true soul of a piece of writing is never seen. In the same way, when words are spoken, they are only mimed by the face. That’s why words can be so deceptive and dangerous.
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