“When one hears about acts of extraordinary bravery in combat, it is usually a sign that the battle has not been going terribly well. For when wars unfold according to plan and one's own side is winning, acts of exceptional individual heroism are rarely called for. Bravery is required mostly by the desperate side.”
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Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages
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Guy Deutscher
Guy Deutscher is a renowned linguist born in the United Kingdom in 1969. His research focuses on the history, structure, and development of language, particularly on the issues of language change and the origins of language. Deutscher's books, 'The Unfolding of Language' and 'Through the Language Glass', have received widespread acclaim and have made significant contributions to the popularization of linguistics. more
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