--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Things worth telling - take time" description: "\"“Things worth telling - take time”\" — Nicholas Denmon" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58b/nicholas-denmon-99245_storytelling_things-worth-telling-take-time-2952597_2952597.jpg" --- # Things worth telling - take time ![“Things worth telling - take time” quote by Nicholas Denmon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58b/nicholas-denmon-99245_storytelling_things-worth-telling-take-time-2952597_2952597.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58b/nicholas-denmon-99245_storytelling_things-worth-telling-take-time-2952597_2952597.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58b/nicholas-denmon-99245_storytelling_things-worth-telling-take-time-2952597_2952597.jpg) > ““Things worth telling - take time”” Nicholas Denmon ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Emphasizes that storytelling requires time and care to be meaningful. **In simple terms:** Stories need time. Key Takeaway Invest time in storytelling. Themes storytelling time value patience Mood thoughtful patient Type Storytelling:1 Telling:0 Time:1 Worth:0 Worth Telling:1 Things Worth:0 Telling Time:0 When to use this quote - writing - public speaking - education Key Concepts narrative craft mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does time affect story quality? - What practices ensure thoughtful storytelling? A Different Perspective Time constraints can limit depth. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Storytelling](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/storytelling/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) [Worth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/worth/) ## Related quotes > [“Suddenly someone stops long enough to listen. 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