Quote by Anatole France

The finest words in the world are only vain sounds if you cannot understand them.

The finest words in the world are only vain sounds if you ca

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This quote implies that the value of words lies in our ability to comprehend and grasp their meaning. No matter how beautifully or eloquently words are crafted, their true importance is diminished if we are unable to understand them. It suggests that comprehension is key to deriving any meaning or significance from words, and without it, they are merely empty and meaningless sounds.

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