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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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7.6.02

Move to Protect World's Only Women's Language The language was usually written on silks, paper fans or embroidery items.

So far, more than 1,200 characters have been identified. Less than 700 characters are in common use.

Some experts hold that the language has a long history and may be one of the world's oldest, but no conclusions have been reached so far on when it originated.

Chinese experts have called for efforts to save the language. As the small number of women who use it die off, it draws closer to oblivion

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