I have discovered that most people have no one to talk to, no one, that is, who really wants to listen. When it does at last dawn on a man that you really want to hear about his business, the look that comes over his face is something to see.
In Walker Percy's "The Moviegoer," the author highlights a profound observation about human loneliness. He notes that many individuals lack someone with whom they can share their thoughts and feelings, emphasizing a deep-seated need for genuine connection. The absence of listeners in people's lives leaves many feeling isolated and unheard. This insight underscores the importance of empathy and the value of being present for others.
When a person realizes that someone...
