Words of Wisdom — March 26, 2014 Sappho on Words bigthinkeditor Copy a link to the article entitled http://Sappho%20on%20Words Share Sappho on Words on Facebook Share Sappho on Words on Twitter (X) Share Sappho on Words on LinkedIn “Although they are only breath, words which I command are immortal.” – Sappho
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