No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.
Interpretation
Words and ideas have the power to influence and transform society.
This quote by Robin Williams emphasizes the profound impact that language and thoughts can have on the world. It suggests that regardless of skepticism or doubt from others, the expression of ideas through words can lead to significant change and inspire action, highlighting the importance of communication and creativity in shaping our reality.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students about the power of creativity.
It's that idea that you can have one drink - and no you can't. Within a week I was drinking heavily. It was so quick that even I was like, 'Wow.' Because you have that initial warm feeling going, 'Oh, I remember this'. And your body does, too. And your body goes, 'Yeah, so do I'. Then the demon voice comes, 'Yeah, so do I. You know what would be great? You know we bought a little bottle before? A full bottle would be wonderful'.
I always thought the idea of education was to learn to think for yourself.
Sometimes over things that I did, movies that didn't turn out very well - you go, 'Why did you do that?' But in the end, I can't regret them because I met amazing people. There was always something that was worth it.
I've never been asked to appear on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!,' so I guess I mustn't be on the professional skids just yet.
The Statue of Liberty is no longer saying, 'Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses.' She's got a baseball bat and yelling, 'You want a piece of me?'
I write on big yellow legal pads - ideas in outline form when I'm doing stand-up and stuff. It's vivid that way. I can't type it into an iPad - I think that would put a filter into the process.
Expect resistance but pray for miracles!
Acting provides the fulfillment of never being fulfilled. You're never as good as you'd like to be. So there's always something to hope for.
He was like me - a kindred spirit crazy enough to keep on trying.
The challenge is to make the church's yes to life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion and your fortitude at the service of life!
I hadnβt been paying much attention to things like the sunrise, but that old sun had been coming up anyway. It didnβt really care how I felt, it was going to rise and set regardless of whether I noticed it, and if I was going to enjoy it, that was up to me.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
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