Older, but no wiser
Andy Borrows' musings on life and all its confusion, contradictions, richness and opportunities
Friday, October 24, 2003
The power of language
It's strange how a familiar thought can be given new life by a new set of words.
I came across this yesterday, in a comment on Real Live Preacher. It was supposedly said by St Francis of Assisi:
"Always preach the gospel. Use words if necessary".
Eight words containing a profound message. Essentially he's saying walk the talk - whether that be the Christian gospel or whatever set of beliefs drives your action. Not a new idea. But the simple way in which the words are put, saying that verbal explanations are only a supplement to the actions which are the prime medium by which our message is communicated, have allowed me to see that idea afresh.
Its a memorable phrase that will stay in my mind - and, I hope, colour my actions.
I came across this yesterday, in a comment on Real Live Preacher. It was supposedly said by St Francis of Assisi:
"Always preach the gospel. Use words if necessary".
Eight words containing a profound message. Essentially he's saying walk the talk - whether that be the Christian gospel or whatever set of beliefs drives your action. Not a new idea. But the simple way in which the words are put, saying that verbal explanations are only a supplement to the actions which are the prime medium by which our message is communicated, have allowed me to see that idea afresh.
Its a memorable phrase that will stay in my mind - and, I hope, colour my actions.
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