In this quote by Nikolai Gogol, the power of words is emphasized. Gogol suggests that words, when spoken or written effectively, hold a lasting impact that cannot be easily erased. This highlights the significance of choosing one's words carefully, as they can leave a lasting impression or influence others deeply. Words have the power to inspire, motivate, console, and connect people, making them a powerful tool for communication and expression. Overall, this quote underscores the enduring power and importance of language in shaping our thoughts, actions, and relationships.
“So if you are the big tree, we are the small axe. Ready to cut you down, to cut you down.”
“Words once uttered, cannot be buttered, so season them all before you speak”
“that is not the last word; it is not even an apt word; it is a dead word from ten years back.”
“I'm apt to get drunk on words...Ontology: the word about the essence of things; the word about being.”
“What good are laws that cannot be read or understood, or a tongue that spews only hatred or ignorance? What good is the written word to an illiterate man?”