A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

Washington Irving

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Original Citation

Irving, Washington. "Rip Van Winkle." The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. New York: C. S. Van Winkle, 23 June 1819–July 1820.

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Irving, Washington. "Rip Van Winkle." The Sketch-Book, edited by Susan Manning. Oxford University Press, 2009.

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A quote by Washington Irving about sharp tongue: “A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant…”