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Quote by William James
Language is the most imperfect and expensive means yet discovered

Language is the most imperfect and expensive means yet discovered for communicating thought. – William James

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If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will change a past or future event, then you are residing on another planet with a different reality system. – William James

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Whenever youre in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. – William James

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The refined scholar sustains himself on the finest aged wines of poetry but should take time occasionally to partake of cheap-ale words. – Terri Guillemets, “Drinking Literature,” 2003

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But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. – George Orwell

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It is a safe rule to apply that, when a mathematical or philosophical author writes with a misty profundity, he is talking nonsense. – Alfred North Whitehead

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I like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy. – Bern Williams

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…my candle to the Milky Way… – Terri Guillemets

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Id rather see a sermon than hear one any day; Id rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way: The eyes a better pupil and more willing than the ear, fine counsel is confusing, but examples always clear. – Edgar A. Guest

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Writing is utter solitude, the descent into the cold abyss of oneself. – Franz Kafka

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I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play instruments. Although, I always find it annoying when he does play an instrument. – Nate Ruess

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