Choice

Quotations about Choice

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Choice

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about choice. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about choice, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of choice that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take." anonymous

When in doubt, choose *change.*chocolate.*life.* Lily Leung (Hong Kong actress, 1929-2019)

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it." Yogi Berra (American baseball player, 1925-2015)

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing." Alice Roosevelt Longworth (American daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, 1884-1980)

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." Mark Zuckerberg (American business magnate, 1984-)

"The hardest thing in life is to know which *bridge to cross*tree to climb*language to study* and which to burn." David Russell (American filmmaker, 1958-)

"The choices we make, dictate the lives we lead." Dan Brown (American author, 1964-)

Choice, not chance, determines *destiny.*your health.*your children.* Aristotle Onassis (Greek shipping magnate and international businessman, 1906-75)

"Our choices determine our destiny." Brandon Burchard (American author, 1977-)

"In the end, we are our choices." Jeff Bezos (American entrepreneur, 1964-)

When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that in itself is *a choice.*boring.*annoying.* William James (American philosopher, 1842-1910)

"The more decisions that you are forced to make alone, the more you are aware of your freedom to choose." Thornton Wilder (American novelist and dramatist, 1897-1975)

"Choice is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." William Jennings Bryan (American politican, 1860-1925)

"Every decision you make is a choice between a grievance and a miracle." anonymous

"You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change." anonymous

"Some people choose their careers. Some people fall into their careers. And some people have their careers thrust upon them. I'm still waiting for mine to come in the mail." Ellen DeGeneres (American comedian and actress, 1958-)

I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because *I hate plants.*it annoys people.*it's cheaper.* A. Whitney Brown (American comedian, 1952-)

"I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not sure." anonymous

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." Lily Tomlin (American comedienne and actress, 1939-)

"More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly." Woody Allen (American film director, writer, and actor, 1935-)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Choice

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to choice. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Indecision Dilemmas: The Hilarious Struggles of Making Choices
- Share amusing stories and anecdotes about the funny side of being indecisive, from choosing what to eat to picking a movie.
Funny Choices Kids Make: The Unexpected Logic of Children
- Highlight the humorous and sometimes baffling choices that children make, showcasing their unique and entertaining logic.
Choice Overload: When Too Many Options Are Just Too Much
- Explore the comedic aspects of having too many choices, such as getting overwhelmed by an extensive menu or a massive wardrobe.

Serious Themes:

The Power of Choice: How Decisions Shape Our Lives
- Discuss the profound impact that choices have on our lives, highlighting the importance of making thoughtful and informed decisions.
Choice and Responsibility: Understanding the Consequences
- Address the connection between choice and responsibility, emphasizing the importance of considering the consequences of our decisions.
Empowering Others: The Role of Choice in Personal Development
- Explore how providing opportunities for choice can empower individuals, fostering independence, confidence, and personal growth.

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