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But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. - George Orwell

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But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.

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Author Profession: Author

Nationality: British

Born: June 25, 1903

Died: January 21, 1950

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Also, Corrupt, Corrupts, Language, Thought

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