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?
- A striking word can produce both physical and spiritual effects, acting like an electric prompt that influences thought and feeling.
- In plain terms
- Powerful words affect body and mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose language carefully for its impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do words change your mood?
- When have you felt a word 'electrify' you?
Another view
The claim of physical effect is metaphorical rather than literal.
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