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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.
The coldest word was once a glowing new metaphor.
The coldest word was once a glowing new metaphor.
The most precious things in speech are pauses.
The most precious things in speech are pauses.
Language is fossil poetry.
Language is fossil poetry.
Language is the only instrument of science, and words are but the
signs of ideas.
Language is the only instrument of science, and words are but the
signs of ideas.
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.
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
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
