Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our words have the power to influence, but often do not reach their intended destination.
This quote by George Eliot suggests that while our words can soar and carry meaning, they do not always convey our true intentions or impact others as we hope. It reflects on the limitations of communication, implying that the messages we express may not always land effectively with our audience, leading to misunderstandings or unintended consequences.
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Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of clear communication, one might quote George Eliot to highlight the challenges of ensuring one's message is understood.
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All quotes βYou must love your work, and not be always looking over the edge of it, wanting your play to begin. And the other is, you must not be ashamed of your work, and think it would be more honorable to you to be doing something else. You must have a pride in your own work and in learning to do it well.
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