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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.
Spoken language is merely a series of squeaks.
Spoken language is merely a series of squeaks.
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.
No language is rude that can boast polite writers.
No language is rude that can boast polite writers.
Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.
Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.
Look wise; say nothing and grunt. Speech was given to conceal thought.
Look wise; say nothing and grunt. Speech was given to conceal thought.
The learned fool writes his nonsense in better language than the unlearne, but it is still nonsense.
The learned fool writes his nonsense in better language than the unlearne, but it is still nonsense.
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
We defend ourself with descriptions and tame the world by generalizing.
We defend ourself with descriptions and tame the world by generalizing.
