Quote by Jeanette Winterson

Language always betrays us, tells the truth when we want to lie, and dissolves into formlessness when we would most like to be precise.

Language always betrays us, tells the truth when we want to

Summary

This quote highlights how language is fallible and unreliable. It suggests that language has a tendency to reveal our true intentions, even when we try to deceive others. Conversely, when we desire to express ourselves clearly and accurately, language often fails us and becomes vague or ambiguous. This statement emphasizes the limitations of language and its inherent tendency to elude complete precision and transparency.

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By Jeanette Winterson

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