Quote by Louise Bogan

Because language is the carrier of ideas, it is easy to believe that it should be very little else than such a carrier.

Because language is the carrier of ideas, it is easy to beli

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This quote suggests that language serves mainly as a means of conveying ideas. It implies that language should primarily focus on its function of transmitting information and should not have any unnecessary elements apart from fulfilling this purpose. The quote implies that language should be direct, clear, and devoid of unnecessary embellishments or complexities. Its primary role is seen as a tool for effective communication rather than a form of expression or artistic medium.

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