Quote by Aldous Huxley

Things somehow seem more real and vivid when one can apply somebody else's ready-made phrase about them (...) you bring them out triumphantly, and feel you've clinched the argument with the mere magical sound of them. That's what comes of the higher education.

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This quote suggests that using someone else's well-crafted phrases about certain things makes those things feel more tangible and convincing. By confidently employing these phrases, one feels as though they have successfully made their point, relying on the power of words. It implies that this ability is a result of higher education, which enables the acquisition and manipulation of knowledge and language that can enhance arguments or discussions.

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By Aldous Huxley

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