I don't know about you, but I frequently find myself in the presence of those who not only talk far too long, but insist on repeating every point, over and over. They are seemingly under the impression that their message is better conveyed by the number of words they use.
I came across that statement in an article I was reading recently.
My good friend, Anthony B., and I were discussing a preacher that came to our church a few months back. We really enjoyed the sermon and we were commenting on how much he said with so few words. Anthony used the term "economy of words". I loved the term. I'd would love to learn to articulate myself through a tightly regulated economy of words. Check this out.
Economy of Words
* Pythagorean theorem: 24 words.
* The Lord’s prayer: 66 words.
* Archimedes’ Principle: 67 words.
* The 10 Commandments: 179 words.
* The Gettysburg address: 286 words.
* The Declaration of Independence: 1,300 words.
* The US Government regulations on the sale of cabbage: 26,911 words.
Next time you come across verbose speaker, ask them if they work for the government.
4 comments:
I agree, I appreciate people that say a lot with fews words.
Your dad is a master of "the economy of words". What a great legacy!
Yes, Pop was the master. Sometimes he didn't even use words... he just showed us the belt
I am not sure what you guys are talking about... it always seems that nobody knows what I am saying so I find myself having to repeat it all over again... sometimes it takes me several trys to get people to realize they are wrong and that I am right... even after I convince them that I am right, I alway have to make sure they are not just agreeing with me and I have to be sure they really agree.... you see I anm not really a lengthy wordu guyy.... but...
Dave,
You funny.
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