James DashnerWhat was the point of even having a conversation when words couldn't be trusted?
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When we don't trust words, we can't even begin to understand how they can be used. When we do not trust words, we cannot build a relationship with someone else. Words become a weapon in our hands when we don't trust them.
Source: The Death Cure
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