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Quote by William James
Language is the most imperfect and expensive means yet discovered

Language is the most imperfect and expensive means yet discovered for communicating thought. – William James

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A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain. – William James

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He who does not know foreign languages does not know anything about his own. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Kunst and Alterthum

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English is a funny language; that explains why we park our car on the driveway and drive our car on the parkway. – Author Unknown

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If English is spoken in heaven. God undoubtedly employs Cranmer as his speechwriter. The angels of the lesser ministries probably use the language of the New English Bible and the Alternative Service Book for internal memos. – Prince Of Wales Charles

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I like the word “indolence.” It makes my laziness seem classy. – Bern Williams

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