Ford Madox Ford, 1915

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Words’ beauty

‘The truth is we are less interested in words’ beauty these days than in their ugliness. The perceived insult to physical condition or sex or race rouses us easily, mechanically. We’re not so conditioned to respond to what is uncommon and miraculous.’—James Salter

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