The attitude of independence toward a constructed language which all national speakers must adopt is really a great advantage, because it tends to make man see himself as the master of language instead of its obedient servant.
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"The attitude of independence toward a constructed language which all national speakers must adopt is really a great advantage, because it tends to make man see himself as the master of language instead of its obedient servant." — Edward Sapir
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The attitude of independence toward a constructed language which all national speakers must adopt is really a great advantage, because it tends to make man see himself as the master of language instead of its obedient servant. — Edward Sapir
About Edward Sapir
Edward Sapir was a Scientist from United States (1884–1939).
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This quote is attributed to Edward Sapir, a Scientist from United States.
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Edward Sapir lived from 1884 – 1939.