I want to help you if you have a dirty word problem. There are none.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Language does not need help; the concept of dirty words is flawed.
- In plain terms
- There is no problem with dirty words.
- What can you take from it?
- Words themselves are not harmful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are words inherently dirty?
Another view
Context can make words harmful.
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