“A word had to predate the number. As a graphic sign, the number is the graphic expression of the word that predates it. Both words and numbers are linguistic expressions of thought. The purpose of words is to express and explain the essence, and the purpose of numbers is to express quantity. Words are qualificators, and numbers are quantifications.” IdeasScienceLiteratureLanguageThoughtsDejan StojanovicAbsolutePhilosophy Science And Language Book:ABSOLUTE Source: ABSOLUTE