What makes a good saying?

Many people turn to sayings in times of distress or suffering. This says a lot about the kind of impact that sayings have on human life. Various case scenarios require different types of sayings. However, for a saying to be effective, it has to meet certain standards. This article has outlined the things that make a good saying.

Sayings that can evoke thinking in an audience. Speakers use sayings with the primary goal of passing a message to their audience. An effective saying should be able to make the listener think deeply to get a broader meaning of the message being delivered.

Memorable sayings. A saying cannot be said to be effective if people cannot remember it after some time. A memorable saying that’s meant to give hope to a person will serve its purpose very many years down the line, unlike the one that’s easy to forget. To make sayings memorable, speakers use imagery. This helps a lasting mental picture in the mind of the listener or reader. 

Resonance. It is ineffective to use a sports-themed quote when addressing people in a business meeting. It is of prime importance that the audience feels connected with the message being conveyed in the quote. Great men and women use their experiences to motivate people in the society.

Personal sayings. There is nothing that moves an audience like when they can feel the struggles or success of the speaker through his/her words. Sayings that are written using this technique are often very effective for any audience. Personal sayings are most effective when the audience has been through a similar experience, i.e., a domestic violence survivor talking to victims of the same act. 

In conclusion, it is important to understand that how one creates a saying greatly determines how effective it will be when used in any context.