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Words form the sinew and muscle that hold societies upright, he argued. Consider the Koran, the Bible, the American Constitution, but also letters from fathers to sons, last wills, blessings, curses. Thousands upon thousands of words infused with the full spectrum of emotions fill in the nooks and corners of human life.


Words form the sinew and muscle that hold societies upright,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the power and significance of words in shaping societies. It highlights various examples, such as religious texts like the Koran and the Bible, as well as everyday written communications like letters, wills, and blessings or curses. The quote illuminates how a multitude of words, representing a wide range of emotions, are intertwined within every aspect of human existence, ultimately serving as the foundation for maintaining the structure and functioning of societies.

By National Geographic Magazine
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