Muriel BarberyI thought: pity the poor in spirit who know neither the enchantment nor the beauty of language.
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I thought: pity the poor in spirit who know neither the enchantment nor the beauty of language. The poor in spirit, or those who do not know the beauty of language, cannot understand its meaning, and they feel sadness and resentment. This means they feel envy and jealousy, but they do not know it. To be able to express such feelings is a great misfortune.
Source: The Elegance Of The Hedgehog
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