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Edward Sapir quotes

American Scientist January 26, 1884 – February 4, 1939

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Edward Sapir quote: "A standard international language should not only be simple,..."
A standard international language should not only be simple, regular, and logical, but also rich and creative. Edward Sapir
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
It is quite an illusion to imagine that one adjusts to reality essentially without the use of language and that language is merely an incidental means of solving specific problems of communication or reflection. Edward Sapir
A second type of direct evidence is formed by statements, whether as formal legends or personal information, regarding the age or relative sequence of events in tribal history made by the natives themselves. Edward Sapir
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
Impatience translates itself into a desire to have something immediate done about it all, and, as is generally the case with impatience, resolves itself in the easiest way that lies ready to hand. Edward Sapir
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
We see and hear and otherwise experience very largely as we do because the language habits of our community predispose certain choices of interpretation. Edward Sapir
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
Edward Sapir quote: "Cultural anthropology is more and more rapidly getting to..."
Cultural anthropology is more and more rapidly getting to realize itself as a strictly historical science. Edward Sapir
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
It would, of course, be hopeless to attempt to crowd into an international language all those local overtones of meaning which are so dear to the heart of the nationalist. Edward Sapir
Edward Sapir quote: "No two languages are ever sufficiently similar to be..."
No two languages are ever sufficiently similar to be considered as representing the same social reality. Edward Sapir
As a matter of fact, a national language which spreads beyond its own confines very quickly loses much of its original richness of content and is in no better case than a constructed language. Edward Sapir
Edward Sapir quote: "More and more, unsolicited gifts from without are likely to be..."
More and more, unsolicited gifts from without are likely to be received with unconscious resentment. Edward Sapir

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