Quotations about Ideas
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Ideas
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 ideas. 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)
"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen." John Steinbeck (American novelist, 1902-68)
"A good idea is one that can survive the scrutiny of sceptics and the enthusiasm of optimists." Anon
"I ran into *Isosceles.*my old teacher.*the King.* He has a great idea for a new triangle!" Woody Allen (American film director, writer, and actor, 1935-)
"An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it." Bill Bernbach (American businessman, 1911-1982)
I have an idea that the phrase 'weaker sex' was coined by some woman to disarm the man she was preparing to *overwhelm.*marry.*murder.* Ogden Nash (American humorist, 1902-71)
"An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." Oscar Wilde (Irish dramatist and poet, 1854-1900)
"I never have ideas. Instead, I have moments of clarity." "Dilbert" (Scott Adams) (American cartoonist, 1957-)
"I have the kind of brain that can make a birdhouse out of toothpicks, but can't remember where I left my keys." Anon
"The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of *ideas*beers*babies* and get rid of the bad ones." Linus Pauling (American engineer and author, 1901-1994)
"An idea is not responsible for the people who believe in it." Don Marquis (American poet and journalist, 1878-1937)
"If at first you don't succeed, redefine success." Anon
I have plenty of talent and vision. I just *don't give a damn.*apply them.*sell them.* Anon
"I'm not procrastinating. I'm just prioritizing my inactivity." Anon
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein (German-born theoretical physicist, 1879-1955)
If you can't convince them, *confuse them.*you're doomed.*it's over.* Harry S. Truman (American Democratic statesman, 1884-1972)
"An original idea. That can't be too hard. The library must be full of them." Stephen Fry (English comedian, actor, and writer, 1957-)
"It is better to entertain an idea than to take it home to live with you for the rest of your life." Randall Jarrell (American poet, 1914-65)
"There are some ideas so wrong that only a very intelligent person could believe in them." George Orwell (English novelist, 1903-50)
The English approach to ideas is not to kill them, but to let them die of *neglect.*the cold.*over-planning.* Jeremy Paxman (British journalist and broadcaster, 1950-)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Ideas
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to ideas. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Crazy Inventions: Hilarious Ideas That Actually Exist
- Share amusing stories of bizarre and funny inventions that actually exist, highlighting the creativity and humor in these outlandish ideas.
- Funny Brainstorming Sessions: When Ideas Go Off the Rails
- Highlight some of the funniest moments from brainstorming sessions, showcasing how creative thinking can sometimes lead to unexpected and humorous outcomes.
- Quirky Business Ideas: The Funniest Startup Concepts
- Explore humorous anecdotes about quirky business ideas and startup concepts, emphasizing the ingenuity and comedy in entrepreneurial efforts.
Serious Themes:
- The Power of Ideas: Changing the World One Thought at a Time
- Discuss the transformative power of ideas, highlighting historical examples where a single idea sparked significant change and innovation.
- Nurturing Creativity: How to Foster and Develop New Ideas
- Address strategies for nurturing creativity and developing new ideas, emphasizing the importance of an open mind, curiosity, and a supportive environment.
- From Concept to Reality: Bringing Ideas to Life
- Explore the process of turning ideas into reality, discussing the steps involved in developing, testing, and implementing new concepts.
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