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The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them
The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them
Our native language is like a second skin, so much a part of us we resist the idea that it read more
Our native language is like a second skin, so much a part of us we resist the idea that it is constantly changing, constantly being renewed.
The finest language is mostly made up of simple unimposing words.
The finest language is mostly made up of simple unimposing words.
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
Accuracy of language is one of the bulwarks of truth.
Accuracy of language is one of the bulwarks of truth.
We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our read more
We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.
All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
To a teacher of languages there comes a time when the world is but a place of many words and read more
To a teacher of languages there comes a time when the world is but a place of many words and man appears a mere talking animal not much more wonderful than a parrot.