Nooks and Crannies

What’s a Picture Really Worth?

By DeAnn Kruempel
Posted 4/7/21

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” The phrase came into use in the early part of the 20th century. At that time the words commended the effectiveness of graphics in advertising. It is believed the phrase was adapted from a Chinese proverb: One picture is worth ten thousand words.

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