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I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things.
Ronald Reagan
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What this quote means

Effective communication is about the impact of the message rather than the skill of the communicator.

In this quote, Ronald Reagan highlights that the essence of communication lies not in being a skilled speaker, but in the ability to convey meaningful and significant ideas. It suggests that even if one may not possess traditional communication skills, the importance and clarity of the message can still resonate deeply and create a lasting impact on the audience.

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Example use cases

In a speech about effective leadership, one might say, 'I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things.'

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