Maya angelou Quote by C. S. Lakin
““The idea is to write so that people hear it, and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart.” ~Maya Angelou””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Moth, 2013
Writing should be vivid enough to be heard mentally and touch emotions directly.
In simple terms: Write to be heard and felt.
Key Takeaway
Make prose emotionally resonant.
Themes
creativity
communication
emotion
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- marketing copy
- novel writing
- personal letters
Key Concepts
Narrative impact
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you craft sentences that bypass rational filters?
- What images trigger immediate emotional response?
A Different Perspective
May be limited by audience’s differing emotional triggers.
