When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
Bob GoffRead
Words people say not only have a shelf life but have the ability to shape life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words can influence life significantly and can lose relevance over time.
This quote by Bob Goff highlights the significant impact that words can have on our lives, suggesting that while spoken words may fade with time, their power to shape perceptions, feelings, and actions remains potent. It emphasizes the responsibility we have in choosing our words wisely, as they have the potential to inspire and transform others, or, conversely, to hurt and diminish them.
Themes
WordsShelf LifeShape LifeInfluenceImpact
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about communication, you might say, 'As Bob Goff wisely noted, words not only have a shelf life but the ability to shape life.'
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