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“Nonverbal communication is an elaborate secret code that is written nowhere, known by none, and understood by all.”

Quote by Edward Sapir

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Edward Sapir was a prominent American anthropologist known for his profound research on language and culture. Born on January 26, 1884, and passing away on February 4, 1939, Sapir's work had a profound impact on the development of modern anthropology, particularly in the fields of linguistic anthropology and semiotics. more

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