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Language is wine upon the lips.

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George Eliot Novelist

Words are like Leaves; and where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.

Alexander Pope Poet

Only where there is language is there world.

Adrienne Rich Poet

Act averse to nasty language and partial to fruity tea.

Al Swearengen Pimp

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