Quote by Salman Rushdie
Names, once they are in common use, quickly become mere sounds, their etymology being buried, like so many of the earth's marvels, beneath the dust of habit.
Summary
This quote suggests that as names become common and familiar to us, we no longer think about or consider their origins or meanings. The etymology of names becomes forgotten or ignored as they simply become a part of everyday language. The quote compares this to the way in which many natural wonders on Earth, like magnificent landscapes, are overlooked and hidden beneath layers of familiarity and routine.
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