Delighted, I stumbled across Steven Yates article on”Quotes That Make you Think for Yourself,” His message is spot on to what I tout in my blog, and in my book, “Who’s Changing the Meaning?”
Yates wrote language is a tool used to steer people in certain directions. Consequently, those who understand how to utilize language to their advantage are doing exactly that. They are taking control by way of their words.
The philosopher’s quotes Yates sites demonstrate how language is can be a weapon. However, once aware, you recognize when it is being used on you. His article explores what we can control and what we need to be aware of.
5 Quotes From Major Philosophers Guaranteed to Make you Think