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“Aristocracy and exclusiveness tend to final overthrow, in language as in politics.”

Book:Language and the Study of Language Twelve Lectures on the Principles of Linguistic Science William Dwight Whitney

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Language and the Study of Language Twelve Lectures on the Principles of Linguistic Science William Dwight Whitney

This book is a seminal work in the field of linguistics, offering a detailed analysis of the principles that underpin the study of language. Whitney's lectures delve into the nature of language, its evolution, and the methods used to analyze linguistic phenomena. more

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William Dwight Whitney

William Dwight Whitney was an American scholar known for his contributions to the fields of linguistics, philosophy, and literature. His life and achievements have had a profound impact on subsequent academic research. more

“How you speak and the words you use tell much about the image you choose to portray. Use language to build and uplift those around you. Profane, vulgar, or crude language and inappropriate or off-color jokes are offensive to the Lord. Never misuse the name of God or Jesus Christ. The Lord said, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain" (Ex. 20:7).”

Said Use Jesus Names Speak Language Christ Lord Color Jokes Jesus Christ Uplifting Vain You Choose Offensive Vulgar Exes Crude Inappropriate Misuse Profane

Author:Thomas S. Monson

“No instance exists of a person's writing two language perfectly. That will always appear to be his native language which was most familiar to him in his youth.”

Writing Persons Two Language Youth Familiar Instance Native Native Language

Book:Memoirs Corespondence and Private Papers of Thomas Jefferson Late, President of the United States: Now First Published the Original Manuscripts

Source: Memoirs Corespondence and Private Papers of Thomas Jefferson Late, President of the United States: Now First Published the Original Manuscripts

“The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.”

Difficult Kindness Journey Positive Periods Affection Goodness And Kindness Love And Affection

Author:Princess Diana

“If we are not most careful with our thoughts and speech, the words we use will use us. Language has its own ethics, and one who communicates truth is like a bright light in the darkness.”

Ifs Use Light Language Darkness Truth Is Speech Ethics Careful Communicate Our Thoughts Darkness To Light Bright Lights

Author:Ted E. Brewerton

“Women's body language speaks eloquently, though silently, of her subordinate status in a hierarchy of gender.”

Body Speak Language Gender Hierarchy Subordinates Body Language Women's Bodies

Book:Femininity and Domination: Studies in the Phenomenology of Oppression

Source: Femininity and Domination: Studies in the Phenomenology of Oppression

“I was under twenty when I deliberately put it to myself one night after good conversation that there are moments when we actually touch in talk what the best writing can only come near. The curse of our book language is not so much that it keeps forever to the same set phrases . . . but that it sounds forever with the same reading tones. We must go out into the vernacular for tones that haven't been brought to book.”