Language is not merely a set of unrelated sounds, clauses, rules, and meanings; it is a total coherent system of these integrating with each other, and with behavior, context, universe of discourse, and observer perspective.

Language is a tool adequate to provide any degree of precision relevant to a particular situation.

Without a possibility of change in meanings human communication could not perform its present functions.

Outward failure may be a manifested variant of inward success.

Fruitful discourse in science or theology requires us to believe that within the contexts of normal discourse there are some true statements.

All of salvation is to make us look good! We who are dirty, worn, broken, and sinful are to be the showcase of heaven.

I wanted a theory that would allow one to live outside the office with the same philosophy one uses inside it.