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“And indeed, why should we think words “allow us to see,” when they were invented precisely to speak of what is not before our eyes and what cannot be pointed at with a finger? The most words can do (since they produce emotional effects) is to lead us to imagine.” — Umberto Eco

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And indeed, why should we think words “allow us to see,” when they were invented precisely to speak of what is not before our eyes and what cannot be pointed at with a finger? The most words can do (since they produce emotional effects) is to lead us to imagine.
— Umberto Eco