Thread: The N Word
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Old 07-05-2004, 03:08 PM   #7 (permalink)
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This example illustrates a common misunderstanding - that words have meaning. Words have only the meaning we assign them. It is more correct to say that meaning has words, which is why our language changes. In my experience, people who understand this distinction tend to communicate more effectively because they realize that words are just tools, and tools are at the mercy of the user.
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