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'Tis a word that's quickly spoken,
Which being unrestrained, a heart is broken.
'Tis a word that's quickly spoken,
Which being unrestrained, a heart is broken.
If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?
If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?
A word to the wise is infuriating.
A word to the wise is infuriating.
High Air-castles are cunningly built of Words, the Words well
bedded also in good Logic-mortar; wherein, however, no Knowledge read more
High Air-castles are cunningly built of Words, the Words well
bedded also in good Logic-mortar; wherein, however, no Knowledge
will come to lodge.
When words are scarce they are seldom spent in vain
When words are scarce they are seldom spent in vain
The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.
Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.
