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Symbol
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No phonetic sign, except at a rudimentary, strictly speaking pre-linguistic level of vocal imitation, has any substantive relation or contiguity to that which it is conventionally and temporally held to designate.
”
― Real Presences
― Real Presences
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A shovel is your idea of romance?”
“No, a shovel is a symbol,” Fire said.
“Of your imminent demise at the hands of an annoyed mate?” Rio asked, and Fire had the audacity to laugh at him.
“Of the work I’m going to put in to make sure you’re getting what you dreamed of,” Fire said, and Rio sputtered.
”
― Fire
― Fire
