Terry PratchettIt is true that words have power, and one of the things they are able to do is get out of someone's mouth before the speaker has the chance to stop them.
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Words are powerful, especially when they come out of someone’s mouth without the speaker actually intending them to. When you have a strong desire to say something but don’t think it’s necessarily the best thing to say, you can still take back the words once you realize what they mean. This gives you the chance to change your mind if necessary, but it’s always good to have a retraction plan in place just in case.
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