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A change in language can transform our appreciation of the cosmos.


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Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.

Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.



We dissect nature along lines laid down by our native language.

We dissect nature along lines laid down by our native language.



Speech is the best show a man puts on.

Speech is the best show a man puts on.



Most metaphysical words in Hopi are verbs, not nouns as in European languages.

Most metaphysical words in Hopi are verbs, not nouns as in European languages.



Too long has the public mind considered religion to be synonymous with priestcraft.

Too long has the public mind considered religion to be synonymous with priestcraft.





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Why eye for an eye, when we can have smile for a smile ?

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We must remember each day we wake up that, there is something best to think about always than the better things we think about always

We must remember each day we wake up that, there is something best to think about always than the better things we think about always



We die only once, and for such a long time.

We die only once, and for such a long time.



We have a presidential election coming up. And I think the big problem, of course, is that someone will win.

We have a presidential election coming up. And I think the big problem, of course, is that someone will win.



Agriculture's not insulated from having a percentage of people who might be really good old graziers, but they're no good as business people.

Agriculture's not insulated from having a percentage of people who might be really good old graziers, but they're no good as business people.



I'm a little bit scared of re-recording.

I'm a little bit scared of re-recording.



You have an obligation to challenge your fans and your viewers.

You have an obligation to challenge your fans and your viewers.



Passion often renders the most clever man a fool, and sometimes renders the most foolish man clever.

Passion often renders the most clever man a fool, and sometimes renders the most foolish man clever.



I design for a woman who is on the go. Women are busier than ever, and I wanted to design a collection that can go from day to night and be fashionable. Sometimes I wear three outfits in one day.

I design for a woman who is on the go. Women are busier than ever, and I wanted to design a collection that can go from day to night and be fashionable. Sometimes I wear three outfits in one day.



I learned to smile by going through hell. Now I know what hell is and you don't. I can't tell you how it is, cause you can't do it with words.

I learned to smile by going through hell. Now I know what hell is and you don't. I can't tell you how it is, cause you can't do it with words.




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