Firsts Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“One of the first lessons a president has to learn is that every word he says weighs a ton.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, United States President, early 1920s
Words spoken by leaders carry great weight and can shape public perception and policy.
In simple terms: A president's words are very powerful.
Key Takeaway
Choose words carefully.
Themes
leadership
communication
responsibility
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
advice
political
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- press conferences
- campaign rallies
- policy announcements
Key Concepts
political rhetoric
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your words have the intended impact?
- What mechanisms can check the weight of political speech?
A Different Perspective
Even careful words can be misinterpreted or taken out of context.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
