Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak.
Meaning of the quote
Some people may seem smart and interesting at first, but when you actually listen to them talk, you realize they don't know as much as they seemed to. This is because light travels faster than sound, so you can see someone before you hear what they say.
About Brian Williams
Brian Williams is a former American journalist and television news anchor who rose to prominence as the anchor of NBC Nightly News. However, he faced controversy in 2015 when he was suspended for misrepresenting events from the Iraq War, leading to his permanent removal from the NBC Nightly News. He later transitioned to MSNBC, where he hosted the political news show The 11th Hour until his departure in 2021.
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