George Horace Lorimer Quotes

I remember reading once that some fellows use language to conceal thought; but it's been my experience that a good many more use it instead of thought.

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• I remember reading once that some fellows use language to conceal thought; but it's been my experience that a good many more use it instead of thought.

  

  George Horace Lorimer
  • Remember
  • Language
  • Use