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Chimera Quote by Karl Kraus

“Language is the only chimera whose illusory power is endless,…” quote by Karl Kraus — Download Open image

“Language is the only chimera whose illusory power is endless, the inexhaustibility which keeps life from being impoverished. Let men learn to serve language.”

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