I didn't do it, man, I only said it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is a distinction between performing an act and merely speaking about it.
- In plain terms
- Saying something is different from actually doing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Speech is not the same as action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does saying it count as doing it?
Another view
Words can still have real-world consequences.
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