--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The word; the forth-speaking of a…" description: "\"The word; the forth-speaking of a thought, an idea, a truth, is the beginning of every new creation, or pulse of creation. It is the inauguration of ev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f6/samuel-longfellow-98699_creation_the-word-the-forth-speaking-of-a-thought_1466985.jpg" --- # The word; the forth-speaking of a thought, an idea, a… ![“The word; the forth-speaking of a thought, an idea, a truth, is the beginning of every new creation, or pulse of creation. It is the inauguration of every new order of things; it begins every new messianic reign, every coming of a better time. The darkness never comprehends it; but always, to as…” quote by Samuel Longfellow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f6/samuel-longfellow-98699_creation_the-word-the-forth-speaking-of-a-thought_1466985.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f6/samuel-longfellow-98699_creation_the-word-the-forth-speaking-of-a-thought_1466985.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f6/samuel-longfellow-98699_creation_the-word-the-forth-speaking-of-a-thought_1466985.jpg) > “The word; the forth-speaking of a thought, an idea, a truth, is the beginning of every new creation, or pulse of creation. It is the inauguration of every new order of things; it begins every new messianic reign, every coming of a better time. The darkness never comprehends it; but always, to as many as receive it, it gives power.” Samuel Longfellow ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The spoken word initiates creation, order, and power, yet darkness cannot comprehend it. **In simple terms:** Words spark new worlds and power. Key Takeaway Speak to create. Themes language creation power order truth Mood inspirational thoughtful Type poetic philosophical When to use this quote - writing workshops - public speaking - activism - educational curricula Key Concepts philosophy of language semiotics creative expression Questions to Reflect On - How do words translate into tangible change? - What role does language play in shaping truth? A Different Perspective Words alone may not change reality without action. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Creation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/creation/) [Darkness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/darkness/) [Giving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/giving/) [Ideas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ideas/) [Inauguration](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inauguration/) [Language](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/language/) [Order](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/order/) [Philosophy of Mind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/philosophy-of-mind/) [Reign](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/reign/) [Truth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/truth/) ## Related quotes > [Truth has no beginning.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-baker-eddy/truth-has-no-beginning/) [Mary Baker Eddy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-baker-eddy/) > [“In the beginning was the Word'. I have taken as my text this evening the almighty Word itself. 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