One of the glories of English simplicity is the possibility of using the same word as noun and verb.

Language is the most massive and inclusive art we know, a mountainous and anonymous work of unconscious generations.

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

We see and hear and otherwise experience very largely as we do because the language habits of our community predispose certain choices of interpretation.

Nonverbal communication is an elaborate secret code that is written nowhere, known by none, and understood by all.

Cultural anthropology is not valuable because it uncovers the archaic in the psychological sense. It is valuable because it is constantly rediscovering the normal.

I am convinced that the stratigraphic method will in the future enable archaeology to throw far more light on the history of American culture than it has done in the past.

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.

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

No two languages are ever sufficiently similar to be considered as representing the same social reality.

Cultural anthropology is more and more rapidly getting to realize itself as a strictly historical science.

Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.

If you were a real professional, you'd build a bridge and get over it.

Help me to understand, what my grief has prevented me from seeing - within.

A Christian is nothing but a sinful man who has put himself to school for Christ for the honest purpose of becoming better.

I don't think it's possible to write a good novel around a negative personality.

The mouse is a fair treat but this one would talk the hind legs off a donkey.

Ceremonies are the outworks of manners.

Your intention for a book is never the same as the reception.

My relationships are based on personal reciprocity. Being a Dodger was a matter of heart, but in the end I felt they didn't want me.

Ive never been the type of guy thats ever needed a lot of things or any fancy things, but my lifelong goal has always been to have a piece of land and a house.