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It is a safe rule to apply that, when a mathematical or philosophi

It is a safe rule to apply that, when a mathematical or philosophical author writes with a misty profundity, he is talking nonsense. – Alfred North Whitehead

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A definition is the enclosing a wilderness of idea within a wall of words. – Samuel Butler (1835-1902), Note-Books

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“Seize the day” drains dignity from “Carpe diem.” – Willis Goth Regier, Quotology, 2010, about translation

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A different language is a different vision of life. – Federico Fellini

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

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God touched our hearts so deep inside, our special blessing multiplied. – Author Unknown

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