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Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.
Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.
Spoken language is merely a series of squeaks.
Spoken language is merely a series of squeaks.
Language is wine upon the lips.
Language is wine upon the lips.
All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
Don Chaucer. well of English undefyled
On Fame's eternall beadroll worthie to be fyled.
Don Chaucer. well of English undefyled
On Fame's eternall beadroll worthie to be fyled.
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.
Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it
Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it
Language is a mixture of statement and evocation.
Language is a mixture of statement and evocation.