Quote by George Steiner

Words that are saturated with lies or atrocity, do not easily resume life.

Words that are saturated with lies or atrocity, do not easil

Summary

This quote suggests that when words are filled with lies or represent terrible acts, they become tainted and difficult to be seen as trustworthy or credible. The implication is that these words cannot simply be forgotten or ignored; they carry the weight of their history and continue to have an impact on how they are perceived and received. Such words may require significant effort or time to regain any semblance of truthfulness or acceptability.

Topics

Deception/lying

By George Steiner

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