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
   
Edward Sapir   Name:
Edward Sapir
Type:
Scientist
Nationality:
American
Birth:
January 26, 1884
Death:
February 4, 1939
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