Interesting sentiments

Came across these noteworthy quotes I thought I would share.

From Charles Colson:
"When you got them by the balls their hearts and minds follow."

From Patrick Henry:
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

From John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, 1961:
"Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."

The quote by Patrick Henry is noteworthy on its own account. But what people mostly remember is only the phrase "...give me liberty, or give me death!..."

With Kennedy's last paragraph from his inaugural speech people remember the phrase "...ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."

Public speakers, to emphasize a point will use the "rule of three" in driving the point home. Alternatively, they will use a catchy phrase that is easily remembered to drive the point home. Sometimes a "shocking" statement alone is sufficient, at other times a story or parable. For most of we have to hear a message three times to remember it. Listen to advertisements on the radio - invariably the ad is repeated three times.

I just thought the Charles Colson quote spoke for itself! It was a sign on his wall during the time of the Watergate investigation.