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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

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These examples of the lack of simplicity in English and French, all appearances to the contrary, could be multiplied almost without limit and apply to all national languages.

~Edward Sapir

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Scientist

Born: January 26th, 1884

Died: February 4th, 1939

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