We have done with Hope and Honour. we are lost to Love and Truth, We are dropping down the ladder rung by rung; And the measure of our torment is the measure of our youth. God help us, for we knew the worst too young!
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Not only do words infect, egotize, narcotize, and paralyze, but they enter into and colour the minutest cells of the brain. . . .
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words have a profound impact on our thoughts and feelings, influencing us deeply.
This quote by Rudyard Kipling emphasizes the powerful role that words play in shaping our minds and emotions. It suggests that language is not merely a tool for communication, but a force that can affect our mental state, alter our perceptions, and invoke strong reactions, affecting even the smallest parts of our brain and, consequently, our behavior and worldview.
Themes
WordsInfluenceBrainPowerCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the power of positivity, this quote can highlight the significance of uplifting language.
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