Evolution teaches us the original purpose of language was to ritualize men's threats and curses, his spells to compel the gods; communication came later. (Gene Wolfe)

Evolution teaches us the original purpose of language was to ritualize men's threats and curses, his spells to compel the gods; communication came later.

Gene Wolfe

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