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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: (Hungarian...) the only tongue the devil…"
description: "\"“(Hungarian...) the only tongue the devil respects.”\" — Chico Buarque"
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#  (Hungarian...) the only tongue the devil respects.

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> ““(Hungarian...) the only tongue the devil respects.””

[Chico Buarque](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chico-buarque/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Language is a tool of power; only the devil acknowledges the tongue that can command him.

**In simple terms:** The devil respects only a powerful language.

Key Takeaway

Choose words that command respect.

Themes

power language influence

Mood

defiant reflective

Type

aphilosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

- political speech
- media messaging
- legal arguments

Key Concepts

linguistics authority mythology

Questions to Reflect On

- What language do you use to assert influence?
- Can words truly command the devil?

A Different Perspective

Even powerful language cannot change material reality.

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