Language Quote by Karen Connelly
““Whatever he writes will mean You have not silenced me. Despite all your power, you are not all powerful. Men have often reduced his voice to gasps and weeping. They have crushed the power to speak from his body, from many bodies. But words written down outlive the vulnerability of the flesh. His songs will fly through the air like swallows. Recorded words can be passed along. In one form or another, they will be passed along. Movement is their essential nature.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Power of Words,” 2015
Written words outlive physical frailty, preserving voice and influence beyond death.
In simple terms: Words survive beyond the body.
Key Takeaway
Write to endure.
Themes
legacy
expression
resilience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- publishing
- archiving
- historical records
Key Concepts
literature
memory
voice
Questions to Reflect On
- How will your words be remembered?
- What stories must you tell?
A Different Perspective
Words can be misinterpreted or lost.
