We're the new power, come to replace the old. Cameras in the head, children with microchips, spin doctors rewriting reality as it happens.
Grant MorrisonRead
A cannon fires only once but words detonate across centuries
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words have a lasting impact, potentially influencing generations long after they are spoken.
This quote emphasizes the enduring power of words compared to physical actions. While actions, like firing a cannon, may be momentary and limited to a single instance, spoken or written words can resonate through time, affecting thoughts, emotions, and societies for centuries to come.
Themes
WordsImpactLegacyInfluenceCommunicationPower
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to emphasize the power of their message.
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