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| Using quotes in your speaking and writing is a great | | | | being worthy of attention. While they may be a good |
| way to express yourself in an interesting and clever | | | | cross section of viewpoints, invariably there will be |
| manner, as long as it's not overdone. Sometimes you | | | | some bias that enters into the picture. |
| can find a quote that says exactly what you want it to | | | | When you use the internet for your quotes, you will |
| express better than you could have said it yourself. | | | | find it easier to locate the exact sentiment that you |
| Sometimes a quote is just a way of providing a bit of | | | | want to express, thanks to the ability to zero in on a |
| contrast to an otherwise dry presentation. When you | | | | word or a phrase. Search engines allow you to find |
| have a great source of quotations such as that | | | | links to many different subjects and by working with |
| offered on the internet, you can expand your horizons | | | | the site search capabilities, you may even be able to |
| far more than you would be able to find in just a | | | | refine your word search even further. Using keyword |
| printed document. | | | | searches may help to better define what you are |
| There are a number of reasons why the internet is a | | | | trying to say. Sometimes we remember a famous or |
| better source of quotations than what you would be | | | | common saying slightly different than they original was |
| able to obtain in a book or compilation. First, you have | | | | presented. This can be a good thing in some instances, |
| the timeliness of the material. You can look on the | | | | but can also be a disaster if it skews the meaning of |
| internet and find words on almost any subject in the | | | | what you were trying to present. |
| current events field. If it's in the national or world news, | | | | Quotations used for the purpose of talks and |
| somebody has said something about it that is worthy | | | | presentations are more often than not humorous. It's |
| of note, usually. Sometimes these short quotes are | | | | important to make sure that the humor fits the |
| used in news stories whether published or on television. | | | | occasion and that it is not offensive to anyone in the |
| They may even become a catch phrase for a | | | | group that may be listening. These sayings or one |
| campaign or subject. | | | | liners will often be popular with comedy routines for |
| Another reason for using the internet as the source of | | | | amateurs and professionals alike. When appropriately |
| your quotations is that you have so many more to | | | | used, the humorous sayings can enliven a sermon, |
| choose from. These sayings are available from people | | | | brighten up a sales talk or hype a sales campaign. So, |
| in all different historical and cultural eras so you have a | | | | next time you are looking for a great way to wind up |
| rich source of viewpoints much beyond a local or even | | | | a speech, check the internet for just the right touch. |
| national source. Using a textbooks means you only | | | | |