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“Hoddan swore from the depths of a very considerable vocabulary. "You (censored)—(deleted)—(omitted)—(unprintability)", he roared.” quote by Murray Leinster
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““Hoddan swore from the depths of a very considerable vocabulary. "You (censored)—(deleted)—(omitted)—(unprintability)", he roared.””

Murray Leinster

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Man Who Came Early”, 1949

A character uses an extensive, possibly obscene, vocabulary to express anger, highlighting the power of language to shock and dominate.

In simple terms: He shouts a vulgar phrase with a huge vocabulary.

Key Takeaway

Words can wield intense emotional force.

Themes

language power anger communication shock

Mood

provocative intense reflective

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • creative writing
  • public speaking
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

rhetoric verbal aggression censorship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does language shape conflict?
  • When is shock effective versus harmful?
A Different Perspective

The vulgarity may alienate audiences and limit constructive dialogue.

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