If We Had the Word by Ingeborg Bachmann

„If we had the word, if we had the language, we would not need the weapons.“

Ingeborg BachmannA quote by Ingeborg Bachmann about the power of language and how it could make weapons unnecessary.
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Ingeborg Bachmann was a significant Austrian writer of the 20th century.

A quote about the power of words and language as an alternative to violence.


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Quote by Ingeborg Bachmann about language and weapons

Ingeborg Bachmann was one of the major German-speaking authors of the 20th century. She became well known in the 1950s for her poems such as Alle Tage, Die gestundete Zeit, Erklär mir, Liebe, and Reklame. Her work is characterized by a profound engagement with language and existence.

Quote by Li-tai-pe emphasizing the importance of correct language in societyCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"If the language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant, so the works do not come into being. If the works do not come into being, then morality and art do not flourish. If morality and art do not flourish, then the administration of justice does not function. If the administration of justice fails, the nation does not know where to set hand and foot. Therefore, no arbitrariness in words should be tolerated." Li-tai-pe
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