Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms.
Alfred HitchcockRead
People don't always express their inner thoughts to one another; a conversation may be quite trivial, but often the eyes will reveal what a person really thinks or feels.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nonverbal cues, especially through the eyes, can communicate deeper feelings than spoken words.
In this quote, Alfred Hitchcock highlights the idea that while conversations may often revolve around mundane topics, the true emotions and thoughts of individuals are frequently conveyed through their eyes. This suggests that nonverbal communication plays a crucial role in human interaction, revealing layers of feelings that words may not capture.
Themes
CommunicationNonverbalEmotionsThoughtsEyes
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about emotional intelligence, you might use this quote to emphasize the importance of nonverbal communication.
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