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All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
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
The English have no respect for their language, and will not teach their children to speak it.
The English have no respect for their language, and will not teach their children to speak it.
Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.
Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.
Spoken language is merely a series of squeaks.
Spoken language is merely a series of squeaks.
Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides.
Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides.
Mechanical difficulties with language are the outcome of internal difficulties with thought.
Mechanical difficulties with language are the outcome of internal difficulties with thought.
Great Britain and the United States are nations separated by a
common language.
Great Britain and the United States are nations separated by a
common language.
