The supposed inferiority of a constructed language to a national one on the score of richness of connotation is, of course, no criticism of the idea of a constructed language.
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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
A standard international language should not only be simple, regular, and logical, but also rich and creative.
Edward Sapir
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
It is quite an illusion to imagine that one adjusts to reality essentially without the use of language and that language is merely an incidental means of solving specific problems of communication or reflection.
Edward Sapir
French and German illustrate the misleading character of apparent grammatical simplicity just as well.
Edward Sapir
National languages are all huge systems of vested interests which sullenly resist critical inquiry.
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