Edward Sapir Quotes

English, once accepted as an international language, is no more secure than French has proved to be as the one and only accepted language of diplomacy or as Latin has proved to be as the international language of science.

Edward Sapir

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 26, 1884 - February 4, 1939

Topics

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I'm an actor. I love to act. That's my job. I'll leave the politicking to others.

Jimmy Smits

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I was a workhorse; there was never a practice that I didn't enjoy.

Joe Namath

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Banks should contribute to the real economy, make a positive contribution to economic growth.

Jeroen Dijsselbloem

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I saw 'Sleeping Beauty' when I was, like, 6 years old at the Mercury Theatre. Then, when I came to Disney, I was in the company of these wonderful artists. People like Glen Keane, like Mark Henn, who were brilliant animators who could really bring these things to life.

John Musker

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Corporations aren't people. They have no brains, no consciences, no capacity for intent or guilt.

Robert Reich

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We're all multi-sided. We should all keep that in mind.

Angela Robinson

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You will read in the newspaper more often about federal courts, but the law that affects people, the trials that affect human beings are by and large in the state courts.

Stephen Breyer

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I'm afraid I talk a lot, too much, perhaps. I should have been a lawyer or a college professor or a windy politician, though I'm glad I am not any of these.

Tom Glazer

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Everybody fears the unknown. But I have a strong feeling there's something bigger than us. I don't think all this exists because some rocks happened to collide. I'm at peace. When it comes, I'll be fine, calm. I'll miss life, though. Especially my family.

Roger Ailes

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Comments that suggest that Muslims should be banned from the United States are offensive and unconstitutional.

Mike Pence

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I just want choices. It's not about making money and having a lot of friends in Hollywood; that's the last thing I want.

Bojana Novakovic

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If you are going to take away war toys, then what are you to replace them with? Children need to feel courageous, brave, and assertive. They need to feel strong; that is the purpose of their play.

Brian Sutton-Smith

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