All the words I had prepared turned coward and fled my mind like conscripts deserting a battlefield.

Nancy Springer
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The war of words is the longest war. It lasts for decades, centuries, even millennia. Words are like soldiers, they keep marching on and fighting the battle without ever considering surrender. Even when you’re backed up against a wall, fighting for your life, you’re not alone; there are others ready to support you.

Source: The Case Of The Cryptic Crinoline

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