It would be naïve to imagine that any analysis of experience is dependent on pattern expressed in language. Any concept, whether or not it forms part of the system of grammatical categories, can be conveyed in any language. If a notion is lacking in a given series, it implies a different configuration and not a lack of expressive power.

Human beings do not wish to be modest; they want to be as expressive - that is, as immodest - as fear allows; fashion helps them solve that paradoxical problem.

Language is an anonymous, collective and unconscious art; the result of the creativity of thousands of generations.

In a sense, every form of expression is imposed upon one by social factors, one's own language above all.

The fact of the matter is that the 'real world' is to a large extent unconsciously built up on the language habits of the group.

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.

A standard international language should not only be simple, regular, and logical, but also rich and creative.