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Edward Sapir Quotes

A logical analysis of reflexive usages in French shows, however, that this simplicity is an illusion and that, so far from helping the foreigner, it is more calculated to bother him.

Edward Sapir

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

Simplicity Illusion More Analysis

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Jennifer Granholm

Fire People Accountability Feet Need

A game is like a mirror that allows you to look at yourself.

Robert Kiyosaki

Mirror Yourself Game You Look Like

I heard my brother's voice even though we were apart. I then answered the phone and found him on the line.

Maurice Gibb

Brother Voice Phone Him Line Even

I was just, like, not at all the office type; I was the artist type.

Ana Castillo

Artist Office Just Like Type

I don't compete with actresses; I only compete with heroes.

Sonam Kapoor

Heroes Compete Only

I think Behind the Music is good for people like Leif Garrett and Motley Crue.

Ronnie Spector

Good Music People Think Behind Like

I was mad until I was about 25. Completely out of control with my emotions. Everything that happened to me was a tragedy. I've been much happier over 25.

Romola Garai

Me Control Mad Tragedy Emotions Out

I remember looking out into the sea of phone lights as Chris Martin belted 'Yellow' on the piano and deciding that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

Daya

Life Sea Yellow Looking Rest Phone

All the fingerprint paintings are done without a grid.

Chuck Close

Done Without Grid Paintings

Even if torture works, what is the point of 'defending' America using a tactic that is a fundamental violation of what America ought to mean?

Phil Klay

America Mean Point Torture Even

I think as a standup performer you have to feel the audience. So the audience kind of dictates what they get, you know?

Pauly Shore

Think Feel You Know Kind Audience

I don't take any day for granted anymore.

Shania Twain

Day Take Anymore Granted Any