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Great men Quote by William Wordsworth

“Great men have been among us; hands that penn'd And tongues that utter'd wisdombetter none:” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Great men have been among us; hands that penn'd And tongues that utter'd wisdombetter none:”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

Source Poem: Lyrical Ballads, 1798

Great individuals possess both thoughtful insight and wise speech, surpassing others in intellect and expression.

In simple terms: Great men combine thought and speech.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate both thinking and speaking skills.

Themes

wisdom expression leadership

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • writing
  • teaching
  • mentoring

Key Concepts

philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance thought and speech?
  • What wisdom can you share?
A Different Perspective

May overlook collaborative contributions.

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