Quote by Washington Irving

The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use.

The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use

Summary

This quote suggests that unlike other instruments or tools which may wear down or deteriorate over time, the tongue, in terms of speech, becomes more effective and powerful through frequent use. It implies that the more we speak, the better we become at articulating our thoughts and conveying our message. Just like a blade that becomes sharper with each sharpening, our ability to communicate can improve and become more precise as we continue to exercise and sharpen our thoughts and words.

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