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LANGUAGE, n. The music with which we charm the serpents guarding another's treasure.


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This page presents the quote "LANGUAGE, n. The music with which we charm the serpents guarding another's treasure.". Author of this quote is Ambrose Bierce. This quote is about treasure, language, guarding, music, charm,.