Language Quote by Daniel Kahneman

“Words affect the mind in a pronounced way. Whether they are spoken or written, they are powerful influences.”

— Robin S. Sharma

“There arises from a bad and inapt formation of words, a wonderful obstruction to the mind.”

— Francis Bacon

Few faults of style, whether real or imaginary, excite the malignity of a more numerous class of readers, than the use of hard words.

— Samuel Johnson

It is well known to all experienced minds that our firmest convictions are often dependent on subtle impressions for which words are quite too…

— George Eliot

“Words are like shards of glass. By themselves they're worthless; however, when placed together in just the right way, they can become great works…

— Leigh M. Lane

“Good typography can help your reader devote less attention to the mechanics of reading and more attention to your message. Conversely, bad typography can…

— Matthew Butterick

“Written words have power. They evoke emotion, and that emotion demands a response.”

— Jenny Hayworth

“When an author took the time and trouble to choose exactly the right words and arrange them in the right order, there was a…

— Sophie Hannah

“I believe that the vividness experienced in the reading of words is automatically modulated by the constant activation of the reasoning centers of the…

— Al Gore

“Words are the food, body, mirror, and sound of thought. Do you now see the danger of words that want to come out but…

— Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

The propriety of thoughts and words, which are the hidden beauties of a play, are but confusedly judged in the vehemence of action.

— John Dryden

“The good words reveal weaknesses and unleash potential.”

— Toba Beta