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Words, Wardrobes, and Worlds

I will be brief. Not nearly so brief as Salvador Dali, who gave the world's shortest speech. He said I will be so brief I have already finished, and he sat down.

—Gene Fowler

Above: In every word, a whole world unto itself.


It is said that brevity is the soul of wit.

As such, I share a simple koan, comprised of two lines, that may prompt a thought or three:

Words resemble clothing.

When new and unfamiliar, you have to try them on for size.


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