--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's Paul's great weapon, words. He…" description: "\"That's Paul's great weapon, words. He uses them like other men use their fists.\" — Curtis Siodmak" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53e/curtis-siodmak-229625_great-saying-by-grea_that-s-paul-s-great-weapon-words-he-uses_1944549.jpg" --- # That's Paul's great weapon, words. He uses them like other… ![“That's Paul's great weapon, words. He uses them like other men use their fists.” quote by Curtis Siodmak](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53e/curtis-siodmak-229625_great-saying-by-grea_that-s-paul-s-great-weapon-words-he-uses_1944549.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53e/curtis-siodmak-229625_great-saying-by-grea_that-s-paul-s-great-weapon-words-he-uses_1944549.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53e/curtis-siodmak-229625_great-saying-by-grea_that-s-paul-s-great-weapon-words-he-uses_1944549.jpg) > “That's Paul's great weapon, words. He uses them like other men use their fists.” Curtis Siodmak ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Words are powerful tools, like fists, used to achieve goals. **In simple terms:** Words are powerful tools. Key Takeaway Choose words wisely. Themes communication power language Mood thoughtful assertive Type Fists:0 Great saying by great authors:0 Language:1 Paul:0 Use Fists:0 Weapon Words:1 Great Weapon:0 When to use this quote - public speaking - writing - dialogue Key Concepts politics activism negotiation Questions to Reflect On - How can words be wielded responsibly? - What makes language a weapon? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Language](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/language/) ## Related quotes > [“I don’t date men who use their fists, Mr. Gallo.” “My hands have many other uses that you’d quite enjoy.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chelle-bliss/i-don-t-date-men-who-use-their-fists-mr-gallo-my-hands-have-many/) [Chelle Bliss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chelle-bliss/) > [When I use my fists on my face, I wish to bleed hard enough to taste it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/when-i-use-my-fists-on-my-face-i-wish-to-bleed-hard-enough-to-taste-it/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [I was bright, and I could use that as a weapon: words can wound, whatever those sticks and stones sayings claim about them never…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neil-gaiman/i-was-bright-and-i-could-use-that-as-a-weapon-words-can-wound/) [Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neil-gaiman/) > [“Ah, kill me with your weapon, not with words.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-shakespeare/ah-kill-me-with-your-weapon-not-with-words/) [William Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-shakespeare/) > [“I have to fight back with the only weapon I have, my words. 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