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Ludwig Wittgenstein Quotes: What signs fail to express, their application shows. What signs slur over, their application says clearly.
         

What signs fail to express, their application shows. What signs slur over, their application says clearly.


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This page presents the quote "What signs fail to express, their application shows. What signs slur over, their application says clearly.". Author of this quote is Ludwig Wittgenstein. This quote is about application, failing, shows,.