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.
There is much to be done, there is much that can be done... one person of integrity can make a difference.
My legacy is that I stayed on course...from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.
I even move out onto the front porch and see my own limited view of the world. I want to take that world, and for the first time ever, I feel like I can do it. Iβve survived everything Iβve had to so far. Iβm still standing here.
Make a difference today for someone who's fighting for their tomorrow.
I'm 9, 10, and I'm watching the Apollo astronauts go to the moon. We're sitting on the floor of a school, and they have this... huge TV, and I'm looking at that, and I'm thinking 'Me, I would like to do that.' But it didn't dawn on me then that they were American; I was Canadian. They were men; I was a girl. They were test pilots, military folks.
Brothers and sisters of Egypt, you have given the world the most precious gift: the belief that ultimately right will prevail.
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