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is an instrument of torture in the hands of a beloved who doesn't call.

The telephone becomes an instrument of torture in the demonic hands of a beloved who doesn't call. (Alain de Botton)

is a device that interrupts the most serious conversations and cuts short the most weighty observations, and yet, it has a romance of its own.

The telephone, which interrupts the most serious conversations and cuts short the most weighty observations, has a romance of its own.

is virtual reality in that you can meet with someone as if you are together, at least for the auditory sense.

The telephone is virtual reality in that you can meet with someone as if you are together, at least for the auditory sense.

1s 2nvention damaged the chances of telepathy.

By inventing the telephone, we've damaged the chances of telepathy.

is a remarkable instrument. It enables teen-agers to go steady without holding hands.

The telephone is a remarkable instrument. It enables teen-agers to go steady without holding hands.

is a device for extending miscommunications great distances. The absence of face-to-face interaction amplifies the effects

is an invention whose chief purpose is to make a disagreeable person keep his distance

is a handy instrument that's always at your beck and call, except in a home with a teenager.

The telephone is a handy instrument that's always at your beck and call, except in a home with a teenager.