Famous quote by Leo Rosten

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"Words must surely be counted among the most powerful drugs man ever invented"

- Leo Rosten

About this Quote

In this quote, author Leo Rosten recommends that words have a powerful influence on individuals, comparable to that of drugs. Just as drugs can alter a person's physical and frame of mind, words have the ability to influence and form our ideas, emotions, and actions. Rosten emphasizes the potency of words by stating that they are amongst the most powerful "drugs" ever created by people. This could be analyzed as an alerting to use words thoroughly and responsibly, as they have the potential to do terrific harm or excellent. It likewise highlights the value of interaction and the impact our words can have on others.

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About the Author

This quote is written / told by Leo Rosten between April 11, 1908 and February 19, 1997. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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