Words matter: The death of sacred speech

The use of humility words, like modesty, fell by 52 percent over the 20th century.

Compassion words, like kindness, dropped by 56 percent.

Gratitude words, like thankfulness, declined by 49 percent.

And courage words, like bravery, plunged by 66 percent.
— Read on theweek.com/articles/791795/death-sacred-speech

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