A powerful agent is the right word. Whenever we come upon one of those intensely right words in a book or a newspaper the resulting effect is physical as well as spiritual, and electrically prompt.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Choosing precise words creates a strong physical and mental impact on the reader.
- In plain terms
- The right word hits you hard and fast.
- What can you take from it?
- Select words with care.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a word right?
- How do words move us?
Another view
The effect of words varies significantly between different readers.
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