Genuinely good remarks surprise their author as well as his audience.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good remarks often catch the speaker off guard, revealing truth beyond their intent.
- In plain terms
- People are sometimes surprised by their own insightful comments.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust spontaneous thoughts as they can hold unexpected wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you say something better than you meant to?
- How do you react when surprised by your own words?
Another view
Not all surprising remarks are accurate or useful.
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