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Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles read more
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged have a different effect.
Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged have a different effect.
I speak two languages, Body and English.
I speak two languages, Body and English.
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
You taught me language, and my profit on't
Is, I know how to curse. The red plague rid you
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You taught me language, and my profit on't
Is, I know how to curse. The red plague rid you
For learning me your language!
Language is a mixture of statement and evocation.
Language is a mixture of statement and evocation.
I stand and listen to people speaking french in the stores and in the street. It's such a pert, crisp read more
I stand and listen to people speaking french in the stores and in the street. It's such a pert, crisp language, elegant as ruffling taffeta.
The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to write what you mean
The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to write what you mean