One of the glories of English simplicity is the possibility of using the same word as noun and verb. Edward Sapir englishglorynoun Change image and share on social
A standard international language should not only be simple, regular, and logical, but also rich and creative. Edward Sapir creativeinternationallanguage Change image and share on social
No important national language, at least in the Occidental world, has complete regularity of grammatical structure, nor is there a single logical category which is adequately and consistently handled in terms of linguistic symbolism. Edward Sapir adequatelycategorycomplete share on social
A common creation demands a common sacrifice, and perhaps not the least potent argument in favour of a constructed international language is the fact that it is equally foreign, or apparently so, to the traditions of all nationalities. Edward Sapir apparentlyargumentcommon share on social
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 fruitlabourlanguage Change image and share on social
In a sense, every form of expression is imposed upon one by social factors, one's own language above all. Edward Sapir expressionfactorform Change image and share on social
So far as the advocates of a constructed international language are concerned, it is rather to be wondered at how much in common their proposals actually have, both in vocabulary and in general spirit of procedure. Edward Sapir advocatecommonconcern share on social
The psychology of a language which, in one way or another, is imposed upon one because of factors beyond one's control, is very different from the psychology of a language which one accepts of one's free will. Edward Sapir acceptcontrolfactor share on social
Comparison of statements made at different periods frequently enable us to give maximal and minimal dates to the appearance of a cultural element or to assign the time limits to a movement of population. Edward Sapir appearanceassigncomparison share on social
A firm, for instance, that does business in many countries of the world is driven to spend an enormous amount of time, labour, and money in providing for translation services. Edward Sapir amountbusinesscountry Change image and share on social
