Between thought and spoken word is a gap where intention can enter, the symbol twisted aside, and the lie come to be. (Ursula K. Le Guin)

Between thought and spoken word is a gap where intention can enter, the symbol twisted aside, and the lie come to be.

Ursula K. Le Guin

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