The Effect Of The Misuse Of Familiar Words On The Character Of Men And The Fate Of Nations is a book written by David Urquhart in 1856. The book is a philosophical treatise on the impact of the misuse of language on the character of individuals and the destiny of nations. Urquhart argues that the misuse of words can lead to a degradation of moral values, as well as a breakdown of social and political institutions. He contends that the misuse of language...