“The best speeches are those that hurt your mind, not your ear.”
Fausto Cercignani (1941) Italian scholar, essayist and poet
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Source: Tunnel in the Sky (1955), Chapter 1, “The Marching Hordes” (p. 14)
“The best speeches are those that hurt your mind, not your ear.”
Fausto Cercignani (1941) Italian scholar, essayist and poet
Examples of self-translation (c. 2004), Quotes - Zitate - Citations - Citazioni
“Your virtuous living is your enemy's best and cheapest weapon”
Max Frisch (1911–1991) Swiss playwright and novelist
Sketchbook 1946-1949
“Your memory is your first and best weapon, ladies. Learn to use it.”
Ally Carter Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
Source: Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
Jeff Cooper (1920–2006) American journalist
“Today the greatest single source of wealth is between your ears.”
Brian Tracy (1944) American motivational speaker and writer
Mark Pesce (1962) American writer
Tales of Un-DARE-ing Do http://hyperreal.org/~mpesce/undaringdo.html
“Take care of your smile. Remember that it is always a winning weapon against those who lie to you.”
Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer
Original: Prenditi cura del tuo sorriso. Ricorda che è sempre un'arma vincente contro chi ti mente.
Source: prevale.net
“You don't want to become so open minded that the wind whistles between your ears.”
Terence McKenna (1946–2000) American ethnobotanist
“Your heart is a weapon the size of your fist. “God”
Cassandra Clare book Lady Midnight
Source: Lady Midnight
“Load up on guns, bring your friends.”
Kurt Cobain (1967–1994) American musician and artist
Song lyrics, Nevermind (1991)