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


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

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



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

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



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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