The very special place that a language occupies among institutions is undeniable, but there is much more to be said-, a comparison would tend rather to bring out the differences.
Ferdinand de SaussureAbout author
- Author's profession: Educator
- Nationality: swiss
- Born: November 26, 1857
- Died: February 22, 1913
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