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A knife wound heals; a wound caused by words does not.
A knife wound heals; a wound caused by words does not.
If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?
If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with read more
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Grammar is the logic of speech, even as logic is the grammar of reason.
Grammar is the logic of speech, even as logic is the grammar of reason.
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.
No words are necessary between two loving hearts
No words are necessary between two loving hearts
We should learn to choose our words carefully, as we can hurt, and mislead others. Words...can't be taken back, once read more
We should learn to choose our words carefully, as we can hurt, and mislead others. Words...can't be taken back, once you give them away.Harsh words are like bullets: no matter what, they can still leave a painful injury. And sometimes, a "sorry" is not enough to heal the wounds you leave...
When words are scarce they are seldom spent in vain
When words are scarce they are seldom spent in vain
Colors fade, temples crumble, empires fall, but wise words endure.
Colors fade, temples crumble, empires fall, but wise words endure.
