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“It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.” quote by Menander
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“It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.”

Menander

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Words spoken are hard to retract, like a stone thrown forcefully.

In simple terms: Spoken words are hard to take back.

Key Takeaway

Think before you speak.

Themes

communication responsibility language consequences

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • conflict resolution
  • teaching
  • writing

Key Concepts

speech retraction memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impact does your language have?
  • How can you repair a spoken mistake?
A Different Perspective

Silence can be misinterpreted as consent.

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