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Languages Quotes (page 46)

Paulo Coelho quote: "People become fascinated with pictures and words, and wind up..."
People become fascinated with pictures and words, and wind up forgetting the Language of the World Paulo Coelho
There were many markings in pencil, and those strange symbols again, dashed off, it seemed, revealing their opacity what a complex and abstract thing written language is. Anne Rice
in languages that derive from Latin "compassion" means: we cannot look on coolly as others suffer; or, we sympathize with those who suffer Milan Kundera
all languages that derive from Latin form the word "compassion" by combining the prefix meaning "with" (com-) and the root meaning "suffering Milan Kundera
Terry Prachett quote: "It is at this point that normal language gives up, and goes..."
It is at this point that normal language gives up, and goes and has a drink. Terry Prachett
Amaranta would sigh, laugh, and dream of a second homeland of handsome men and beautiful women who spoke a childlike language, with ancient cities of whose past grandeur only the cats among the rubble remained. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
In the art of literature there are two contending parties. Those who aim to tell stories that are more or less well thought out, and those who aim at beautiful language, beauty of form. This contest may last a very long time; each side has a fifty-fifty chance. Only the poet can rightfully demand that verse be beautiful and nothing but. Paul Gauguin
Jeanette Winterson quote: "only a poet could frame a language that could frame a world."
only a poet could frame a language that could frame a world. Jeanette Winterson
Hillary Clinton quote: "Too many womenin too many countriesspeak the same language, of..."
Too many womenin too many countriesspeak the same language, of silence... Hillary Clinton
My God! The English language is a form of communication! Conversation isn't just crossfire where you shoot and get shot at! Where you've got to duck for your life and aim to kill! Words aren't only bombs and bullets —no, they're little gifts, containing meanings! Philip Roth
Pablo Neruda quote: "In what language does rain fall over tormented cities?"
In what language does rain fall over tormented cities? Pablo Neruda
Martha Graham quote: "Dance is the hidden language of the soul"
Dance is the hidden language of the soul Martha Graham
We sit for a few more moments, although there's really nothing left to say. This is new to me, too, an entire conversation that takes place in silence, because the heart has its own language. I will remember what Eric says even though he doesn't say a word. I will tell it to her. Jodi Picoult
Neil Gaiman quote: "I have heard the languages of apocalypse, and now I shall..."
I have heard the languages of apocalypse, and now I shall embrace the silence. Neil Gaiman
I sometimes hold it half a sin To put in words the grief I feel For words, like nature, half reveal And half conceal the soul within. But, for the unquiet heart and brain A use measured language lie's The sad mechanic exercise Like dull narcotic's, numbing pain In words, like weeds, I'll wrap me o'er Like coarsest clothes against the cold But large grief which these enfold Is given in outline and no more. Alfred Lord Tennyson

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