The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake, and if you want to find snakes look for them behind words that have changed their meaning. (Terry Pratchett)

The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake, and if you want to find snakes look for them behind words that have changed their meaning.

Terry Pratchett

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