The limits of language…

If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?

I wouldn’t ban any language, that’s all a bit 1984 and George Orwell.

The philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein,said “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.”

But the way language is used can and does hurt. So some language, I claim, should be used carefully, judiciously, and with a a healthy dose of circumspection.

I would class hate speech in this category. It’s nearly always unnecessary. Sometimes all you need is the truth. If, for example, someone is being a bully, call them out on it. Speak truth to power.

Choose the truth. If you have difficulty doing that (and who doesn’t?) follow Jesus’s example. He not only told the truth, He was the Truth.

8 responses to “The limits of language…”

  1. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    Very beautiful answer, Little. Choose the truth are big words! I’m glad you posted again. Enjoy your night.

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    1. Little Shubunkin Avatar
      Little Shubunkin

      Thank you, Hazel. I will. 🙏🏼

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        Hazel

        My pleasure, Little

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  2. Sambuca (✿◠‿◠) Avatar
    Sambuca (✿◠‿◠)

    I am Buddhist, so I’m learning to choose silence over anger. Or just walking away. 🙂 Pacifist me. 😛

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    1. Little Shubunkin Avatar
      Little Shubunkin

      Yes, silence is good. And it’s good to know when to walk away. It’s something I tell my younger self. I’ve tended to follow the Aries archetype though, often to my cost. 🙁

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        Sambuca (✿◠‿◠)

        Aries people don’t walk through a situation, they raise Cain and storm off in rage. ^^

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      2. Little Shubunkin Avatar
        Little Shubunkin

        Sometimes. Yep. 😊

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        Sambuca (✿◠‿◠)

        I rant and rave and then give everyone the look of death. (Cancer sun/Sag moon and asc)

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