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But what we can't say we can't say, and we can't whistle it either

Quote byFrank P. Ramsey · 1903–1930

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: General Propositions and Causality (1929), Generally accepted as commentary on Wittgenstein's dictum "Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent". See Cora Diamond, "'We Can't Whistle It Either': Legend and Reality", European Journal of Philosophy vol. 19 issue 3 pp. 335-356 ..

English (original)

But what we can't say we can't say, and we can't whistle it either.

— Frank P. Ramsey

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