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“You know, so I was a weird eccentric kid but I did believe in the power of the word and of the word being made flesh I suppose, which again I suppose came from my temperament as well as my upbringing.” quote by Thomas Keneally
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“You know, so I was a weird eccentric kid but I did believe in the power of the word and of the word being made flesh I suppose, which again I suppose came from my temperament as well as my upbringing.”

Thomas Keneally

About This Quote

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

The speaker, a quirky child, believed in the transformative power of words, shaped by temperament and upbringing.

In simple terms: Believed words have power, shaped by upbringing.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the impact of language and personal background.

Themes

language identity upbringing creativity

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

personal literary

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • public speaking
  • personal development

Key Concepts

communication theory psychology literary influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your background shape your communication?
  • What words have transformed your life?
A Different Perspective

Words alone may not change reality.

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