Fernald — Standard Book of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Prepositions
Book page: fernald-standard-book-synonyms
From: Quotes batch 5
Edition: Funk & Wagnalls (1914)
On Cognitive Precision
“The power of choice in the use of words is the power to express exactly what is in the mind, without distortion or ambiguity.” (Preface, p. v)
On Language and Thought
“Synonyms are not merely words that mean the same thing; they are words that allow for the fine-tuning of thought.” (p. vii)