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"Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all. "
-- Sir Winston Churchill

Well, that's William Churchill's thought.

My thoughts ...?

Broadly speaking of course.

Keeping it simple always works in any endeavour including in public speaking, but short varied with long will have more power.

Old words - ah that appeals. There is so much less chance of misunderstanding, and people feel comfortable with the familiar.

And here is Churchill using the rule of three for great power, not to mention repetition and building to a climax.

Love it!!

"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again."

Abraham Maslow

"It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between."
-- Diane Ackerman

"Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask, but when we are challenged to be what we can be."

-- Morris Adler

IXSASifuJeff writes

This is the first in a series of videos on the approach to life underlying the XS Kung Fu Self-defense System. It includes many of my favorite quotes from individuals who have influenced me throughout my life.

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