Quote by George Eliot

Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.

Our words have wings, but fly not where we would.

Summary

This quote suggests that although we may have intentions for our words to reach a certain destination or have a certain impact, they do not always have the desired effect. Our words may have the potential to "fly" and reach others, but they do not always land where we intend them to. It reminds us of the unpredictable nature of communication and highlights the importance of carefully choosing and expressing our words to ensure they have the desired result.

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