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Words are the leaves of the tree of language, of which, if some fall away, a new succession takes their read more
Words are the leaves of the tree of language, of which, if some fall away, a new succession takes their place.
Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.
Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
How can I tell what I think till I see what I say?
How can I tell what I think till I see what I say?
It's no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase "As pretty as an airport" appear
It's no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase "As pretty as an airport" appear
Accuracy of language is one of the bulwarks of truth.
Accuracy of language is one of the bulwarks of truth.
No language is rude that can boast polite writers.
No language is rude that can boast polite writers.
Viewed freely, the English language is the accretion and growth of every dialect, race, and range of time, and is read more
Viewed freely, the English language is the accretion and growth of every dialect, race, and range of time, and is both the free and compacted composition of all.
Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.
Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.
