Bright is the ring of words When the right man rings them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Words gain power and beauty when spoken by someone of genuine character.
- In plain terms
- Good words sound better when a good person says them.
- What can you take from it?
- Credibility comes from the person speaking, not just the words.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust to speak truth?
- Do your words match your character?
Another view
Bad words spoken by good people still do harm.
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