As usual$$$ it occurred to me that words were the only thing that could possibly save me from this situation. This was a characteristic misunderstanding on my part. When action was needed$$$ I was absorbed in words; for words proceeded with such difficult

As usual$$$ it occurred to me that words were the only thing that could possibly save me from this situation. This was a characteristic misunderstanding on my part. When action was needed$$$ I was absorbed in words; for words proceeded with such difficulty from my mouth that I was intent on them and forgot all about action. It seemed to me that actions$$$ which are dazzling$$$ varied things$$$ must always be accompanied by equally dazzling and equally varied words.