The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.

The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.

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.

No language is rude that can boast polite writers.

No language is rude that can boast polite writers.

For I am a bear of very little brain and long words bother me.

For I am a bear of very little brain and long words bother me.

Language. I loved it. And for a long time I would think of myself, of my whole body, as an read more

Language. I loved it. And for a long time I would think of myself, of my whole body, as an ear.

Words are loaded pistols.

Words are loaded pistols.

I am the King of Rome, and above grammar.
[Lat., Ego sum rex Romanus, et supra grammaticam.]

I am the King of Rome, and above grammar.
[Lat., Ego sum rex Romanus, et supra grammaticam.]

All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.

All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.

Thanks to words, we have been able to rise above the brutes; and thanks to words, we have often sunk read more

Thanks to words, we have been able to rise above the brutes; and thanks to words, we have often sunk to the level of the demons.