One of the glories of English simplicity is the possibility of using the same word as noun and verb.
Edward SapirA standard international language should not only be simple, regular, and logical, but also rich and creative.
Edward SapirNonverbal communication is an elaborate secret code that is written nowhere, known by none, and understood by all.
Edward SapirAs a matter of fact, a national language which spreads beyond its own confines very quickly loses much of its original richness of content and is in no better case than a constructed language.
Edward Sapir