Though old the thought and oft expressed, 'Tis his at last who says it best.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even old ideas seem fresh when expressed well. Execution matters as much as the thought itself.
- In plain terms
- Old ideas sound new when said well.
- What can you take from it?
- Delivery matters as much as the idea.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you heard an old idea freshly?
- What makes a phrase stick?
Another view
Sometimes the novelty of the idea truly matters more.
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