Quote by Virginia Woolf

Methinks the human method of expression by sound of tongue is very elementary, and ought to be substituted for some ingenious invention which should be able to give vent to at least six coherent sentences at once.

Methinks the human method of expression by sound of tongue i

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This quote suggests that spoken language is a simple and limited method of human expression. The speaker believes that there should be a more sophisticated invention that allows for the simultaneous articulation of at least six coherent sentences. The quote implies a desire for a more efficient and advanced means of communication, highlighting the perceived shortcomings of verbal language.

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