Who said "Words have the power to build or destroy worlds."?

This quote is attributed to Padraig Colum.

Words have the power to build or destroy worlds. - Padraig Colum

"Words have the power to build or destroy worlds."

Padraig Colum Power

Poet Playwright Irish 1881–1972

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