Inspirational Quote by Pericles
“Those who can think, but cannot express what they think, place themselves at the level of those who cannot think.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Pericles' Funeral Oration, 5th century BC
The inability to articulate thoughts reduces one's intellectual standing to that of the unthinking.
In simple terms: Unexpressed thoughts lower one's status.
Speak your mind to be valued.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- debates
- writing
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence affect your influence?
- What prevents you from speaking?
Words may be misunderstood or ignored.