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Steven Millhauser, Dangerous Laughter Quotes: I had thought that words were instruments of precision. Now I know that they devour the world, leaving nothing in its place.
         

I had thought that words were instruments of precision. Now I know that they devour the world, leaving nothing in its place.


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