Aldous Huxley Quote - Thanks to words, we have been able to rise above the brutes; and thanks to words, we have often sunk to the level of the demons.

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Thanks to words, we have been able to rise above the brutes; and thanks to words, we have often sunk to the level of the demons.

"Thanks to words, we have been able to rise above the brutes; and thanks to words, we have often sunk to the level of the demons."

— Aldous Huxley

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Author: Aldous Huxley
Category: Cautionary
Tags: Cautionary Communication ethics Humanity Language

Meaning of this quote

Language enables sophisticated cooperation but also sophisticated cruelty and deception.

Key takeaway: Consider what your words enable people to do.

Origin of the quote

Published prose: Collected Essays.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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