tongue
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Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“Our tongue is like a sword,” RZA once told Vanity Fair.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
It was designed by James Whiting who said that it was intended as a "tongue in cheek" and humourous presentation.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
He picks up the story of his tongue: “They laid it out there and it was wiggling around,” he says, grinning before turning serious again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“Alive,” I said, loving the feel of the word on my tongue, the sound of it.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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