In a book I am reading the author talks about word people versus fist people. As if words could not also be fists. Aren't often fists.

📖 Sigrid Nunez

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The author discusses a contrast between "word people" and "fist people," suggesting that while some individuals communicate primarily through verbal expression, others may resort to more aggressive or confrontational means. This distinction raises interesting questions about the nature of communication and violence, as words can also have a potent and harmful impact, akin to physical blows.

Nunez's observation prompts reflection on how language can convey powerful emotions and intentions, sometimes leading...

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