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Language is the memory of man. without it he has no past, a paltry present, and an empty future. with it he can bring his dreams to life.
-Edward R. Murrow
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Language Is The Memory Of Man. Without

Edward R. Murrow
Language is the memory of man. without it he has no past, a paltry present, and an empty future. with it he can bring his dreams to life.
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