Im not rich or famous
But, I'm sure of this one thing
Our words can destroy us
Or cause us to soar and sing
Mark Robert Waldman
As a neuroscience researcher, I'm fascinated by the power of words. An inspirational quote can make us feel better about ourselves, while a derogatory comment can depress an adult and even damage a child's brain, leading to lifelong issues with self-esteem. And if you can attribute - even falsely - a great comment to a famous individual, more people will believe it is true. Nearly 50% of all quotes reported on Facebook are made up! As Abraham Lincoln once wrote, "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you never know if they are genuine."
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