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Human beings do not live in the objective world alone, nor alone in the world of social activity as ordinarily understood, but are very much at the mercy of the particular language which has become the medium of expression for their society. – Edward Sapir

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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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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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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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Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done. – Charles Wesley

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Success doesnt necessarily come from breakthrough innovation but from flawless execution. A great strategy alone wont win a game or a battle the win comes from basic blocking and tackling. – Naveen Jain

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I tend to stay up late, not because Im partying but because its the only time of the day when Im alone and dont have to be performing. – Jim Carrey

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No enterprise can exist for itself alone. It ministers to some great need, it performs some great service, not for itself, but for others or failing therein, it ceases to be profitable and ceases to exist. – Calvin Coolidge

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