Air Quote by William Carlos Williams
“As birds' wings beat the solid air without which none could fly so words freed by the imagination affirm reality by their flight.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: "The Collected Poems of William Carlos Williams", 1963
Imagination gives words the power to shape reality, just as wings enable birds to fly through air.
In simple terms: Imagination makes words powerful.
Key Takeaway
Use imagination to give ideas impact.
Themes
creativity
language
imagination
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- teaching
- storytelling
Key Concepts
metaphor
expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you let imagination lift your communication?
- In what ways do words shape your reality?
A Different Perspective
May overstate literal influence of imagination.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)