I am a person who continually destroys the possibilities of a future because of the numbers of alternative viewpoints I can focus on the present.
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I don't know why I still find it so hard to accept that words are faulty and by their very nature innacurate
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words can be inadequate and misrepresent the true essence of things.
Doris Lessing reflects on the inherent limitations of language, suggesting that while we use words to communicate, they often fall short of capturing the full reality of our experiences and thoughts. This acknowledgment of the imperfections in language invites a deeper exploration of how we understand and share our feelings and perceptions.
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Example use cases
In a discussion about the complexities of expressing emotions, one might quote Doris Lessing to emphasize the inadequacy of words.
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