There is nothing more powerful than thought. Although we seldom acknowledge their originators, we are a nation that likes a good quotation, and loves a great one. I love to hear them, remember them, read them, share them, and come up with one or two on my own. A good quote sounds profound. It makes me memorable, if not profound.
Quotes have impact.
They evoke emotion. They stimulate me intellectually. They challenge me to prove them or disprove them. Politicians are notorious for using partial quotes, especially at election time. Speaking of devastating .