A standard international language should not only be simple, regular, and logical, but also rich and creative. Edward Sapir creativeinternationallanguage Change image and share on social
English, once accepted as an international language, is no more secure than French has proved to be as the one and only accepted language of diplomacy or as Latin has proved to be as the international language of science. Edward Sapir acceptdiplomacyenglish share on social
A common creation demands a common sacrifice, and perhaps not the least potent argument in favour of a constructed international language is the fact that it is equally foreign, or apparently so, to the traditions of all nationalities. Edward Sapir apparentlyargumentcommon share on social
It is no secret that the fruits of language study are in no sort of relation to the labour spent on teaching and learning them. Edward Sapir fruitlabourlanguage Change image and share on social
In a sense, every form of expression is imposed upon one by social factors, one's own language above all. Edward Sapir expressionfactorform Change image and share on social
The psychology of a language which, in one way or another, is imposed upon one because of factors beyond one's control, is very different from the psychology of a language which one accepts of one's free will. Edward Sapir acceptcontrolfactor share on social
The attitude of independence toward a constructed language which all national speakers must adopt is really a great advantage, because it tends to make man see himself as the master of language instead of its obedient servant. Edward Sapir adoptadvantageattitude share on social
No two languages are ever sufficiently similar to be considered as representing the same social reality. Edward Sapir considerlanguagereality Change image and share on social
Comparison of statements made at different periods frequently enable us to give maximal and minimal dates to the appearance of a cultural element or to assign the time limits to a movement of population. Edward Sapir appearanceassigncomparison share on social
A firm, for instance, that does business in many countries of the world is driven to spend an enormous amount of time, labour, and money in providing for translation services. Edward Sapir amountbusinesscountry Change image and share on social