Quote by Edward Sapir
The attitude of independence toward a constructed language which a

The attitude of independence toward a constructed language which all national speakers must adopt is really a great advantage, because it tends to make man see himself as the master of language instead of its obedient servant. – Edward Sapir

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It is no secret that the fruits of language study are in no sort of relation to the labour spent on teaching and learning them. – Edward Sapir

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Learning
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The modern mind tends to be more and more critical and analytical in spirit, hence it must devise for itself an engine of expression which is logically defensible at every point and which tends to correspond to the rigorous spirit of modern science. – Edward Sapir

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Science
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English, once accepted as an international language, is no more secure than French has proved to be as the one and only accepted language of diplomacy or as Latin has proved to be as the international language of science. – Edward Sapir

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My first feeling about the paper and the attitude is that it is absurd. – Arthur Holly Compton

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You can have a laugh in Los Angeles, or you can weep in Los Angeles, depending on your attitude towards it. – Miranda Richardson

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Football is my profession now. Im getting married in August… Its a new experience for me as someone just getting out of college. I still have the same attitude about football I always had. I play hard. I enjoy practice. Id rather be throwing in passing drills than sitting around and watching TV. – Doug Flutie

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When I see an opportunity for humor, I grab it! After all, life is too short to be grumpy. – Dodinsky, www.dodinsky.com

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I maintain the rather old-fashioned view that this is my work and its in the public arena, but that doesnt entitle everyone to know what happened at home before coming here. – Francesca Annis

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I dont actually like explaining the meanings of my songs, because I think people can take away more from it if they use their imagination. – Reeve Carney

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In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, its the exact opposite. – Paul Dirac

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My God, Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation! – Robert Clive

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