Famous quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Words - so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in
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"Words - so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them"

- Nathaniel Hawthorne

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This quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne speaks with the power of words. Words, in and of themselves, are innocent and powerless. They are simply signs that represent ideas and ideas. Nevertheless, when they are combined and used by somebody who understands how to use them, they can become exceptionally powerful. They can be utilized to produce stunning works of art, to motivate and motivate, to educate and inform, and to produce favorable change. On the other hand, they can also be used to control, trick, and trigger damage. Words are a powerful tool, and it depends on us to use them properly and for the higher good.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne This quote is written / told by Nathaniel Hawthorne between July 4, 1804 and May 19, 1864. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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