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If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?
If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.
Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
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.
A very great part of the mischiefs that vex this world arises
from words.
A very great part of the mischiefs that vex this world arises
from words.
Stealing someone else's words frequently spares the embarrassment of eating your own.
Stealing someone else's words frequently spares the embarrassment of eating your own.
A knife wound heals; a wound caused by words does not.
A knife wound heals; a wound caused by words does not.
Love is shown in your deeds, not in your words.
Love is shown in your deeds, not in your words.
