William Wordsworth – Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 10th. Today we celebrate National Ball Point Pen Day. That’s right – the humble ballpoint pen gets its moment in the spotlight. Invented by László Bíró, this little instrument of ink has done more paperwork than a government office in tax season. It's written love letters, signed peace treaties, and yes—been nervously clicked during awkward meetings. So, in honor of this unsung hero of productivity, today’s quote from William Wordsworth is all about writing your story—one stroke at a time.
I bet his words are worth a lot! William Wordworth once said:
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
You don’t have to be a poet like Wordsworth to let your pen do some emotional heavy lifting. Whether you’re journaling your dreams, doodling in the margins of a to-do list, or scribbling down a grocery list with suspiciously poetic flair—what you put on paper often says more about your inner world than you'd think.
On National Ball Point Pen Day, this quote is a gentle nudge: don’t keep your thoughts locked up in your head. Use the tools at your fingertips—literally—to give them life. Maybe today, that ballpoint pen on your desk isn’t just a pen. Maybe it’s a gateway to clarity, expression, or just a really good pun. And hey, if all else fails, at least you won’t run out of ink mid-email like a laptop running out of battery at 3% with no charger in sight.
Long live analog.
So, as you go about your day, take a moment to write something—anything. Let your pen breathe for you when your words can’t. You might be surprised what shows up on the page. That's it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now but I'll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.