Quote by Emily Dickinson

A word is dead when it is said. Some say. I say it just, begins to live that day.

A word is dead when it is said. Some say. I say it just, beg

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This quote suggests that when a word is spoken, some believe it loses its power or significance. However, the speaker of the quote argues that the true life of a word begins when it is uttered. The quote implies that words have a lasting impact and influence, even after they are spoken. It emphasizes the transformative nature of language and the idea that words have the power to shape and change realities.

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