Quote: a thesaurus suggests, by association, other trains of thought. It reminds us of words or images that give point and force to our arguments

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The review of a catalogue of words of analogous signification, will often suggest by association other trains of thought, which, presenting the subject under new and varied aspects, will vastly expand the sphere of our mental vision. Amidst the many objects thus brought within the range of our contemplation, some striking similitude or appropriate image, some excursive flight or brilliant conception, may flash on the mind, giving point and force to our arguments, awakening a responsive chord in the imagination or sensibility of the reader, and procuring for our reasonings a more ready access both to his understanding and to his heart.   Google-1   Google-2

Published before 1923

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Topic: thesaurus and information retrieval (29 items)