Controlled hysteria is what's required. To exist constantly in a state of controlled hysteria. It's agony. But everyone has agony. The difference is that I try to take my agony home and teach it to sing.
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Just remember, kid, you can quicker get back a million dollars that was stole than a word that you gave away.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words once spoken cannot be taken back, unlike money.
This quote by Arthur Miller emphasizes the permanence and weight of our words compared to material possessions. While money can be lost and regained, the impact of spoken words can leave lasting effects on relationships and reputations, highlighting the importance of thoughtfulness in our communication.
Themes
WordsSpeechCommunicationWisdomImpact
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a public speaking engagement on the importance of careful communication.
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