See, I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil... I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life.
MosesRead
I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.
Interpretation
This quote reflects the challenges of communication and the importance of thoughtful expression.
Moses expresses his struggles with speech, indicating that sometimes despite having important messages to convey, one might find it difficult to articulate thoughts effectively. This highlights the complexities of communication and the need for patience both in oneself and in others when conveying ideas.
In practice
During a public speaking workshop, one might reference this quote to illustrate the need for practice in overcoming speech challenges.
See, I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil... I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life.
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O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.
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The capital phenomenon, the most catastrophic disaster, is uninterrupted sleeplessness, that nothingness without release.
Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery way: Pleased with the surface, we glide swiftly on, And see the dangers that we cannot shun.
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