I always liked when you read a quote and you say to yourself this is something I could have said. Ted Turner's "Early to bed and early to rise. Work like hell and advertise" was on one of those quotes.
It's amazing how much you can tell about people from 1,300 characters, inspirational memes and Simon Sinek video clips.
In a world overflowing with information, it has never been more important to speak with simplicity.
Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach; good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.
Stories should be told for a reason...If you dispense your own wisdom, others often dismiss it. If you offer wisdom from a third party it seems less arrogant and more acceptable.
I'll quote the truth wherever I find it...
So, it’s fun to toss quote bombs to reporters for the purpose of gaining a lot of attention and spreading fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). But FUD only works if you actually have something in the works.
Henry Lowe (Nate Parker): I'm Henry Lowe, with an E. Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington): Alright Mr. Lowe. I will name a subject, you speak a few words; a pertinent quote from world literature. Henry Lowe (Nate Parker): Go ahead. Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington): Beauty. Henry Lowe (Nate Parker): I heard the old oldman say all that is beautiful drifts away. Like the waters. Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington): Very good...History. And name the author this time. Henry Lowe (Nate Parker): History is a nightmare form which I am trying to awake. James Joyce. Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington): Self-pity. Henry Lowe (Nate Parker): I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. D.H. Lawrence.