Quote by A. Owen Penny

Mere words are cheap and plenty enough, but ideas that rouse and set multitudes thinking come as gold for the mines.

Mere words are cheap and plenty enough, but ideas that rouse

Summary

This quote suggests that while there may be an abundance of meaningless words, it is the ideas that have the power to provoke thought and inspire people that hold real value. Words alone are cheap and easily accessible, but ideas that can ignite the minds of many are as precious as gold in a mine. It emphasizes the importance of impactful and meaningful ideas over mere superficial speech.

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