By Wm. Cook ⸻ Introduction: The Weight of Words Words are not ornaments. They are the foundations of thought, law, and moral clarity. When words are diluted, civilizations weaken. One striking example is the word suffering. Once reserved for the innocent bearing the weight of injustice, it is now applied to any harm, inconvenience, or … Continue reading The Fashion of Stupidity: Emotional Language and the Decline of Civilizations