"Language makes infinite use of finite media."

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Source : Wilhelm von Humboldt, Wilhelm Humboldt (Freiherr von) (1972). “Linguistic variability & intellectual development”, Univ of Pennsylvania Pr

Wilhelm von Humboldt

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“One time I semi-wrecked my uncle's truck. He told me to back it up into a ditch, but my foot slipped and I gunned it a little too much. But now I use one foot, and I do not run into stuff - at least I try not to.”

Source : "RJ Mitte (Walter Jr.)". AMCtv.com Interview, www.amc.com.
“You have money, fame, youth, beauty, talent. That's a good start... for feeling good.”
“There is nothing that I shudder at more than the idea of a separation of the Union. Should such an event ever happen, which I fervently pray God to avert, from that date I view our liberty gone.”
“Surrender is not a weakness it is strength.It takes tremendous strength to surrender life to the supreme - to the cosmic unfolding.”
“Everybody wants to be a star right now, to be heard, to have a voice, so you have to give the confidence for people to have that ability - and give them the wardrobe to become a star.”
“I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.”
“You are only three or four hours from taking your glasses off for keeps.”
“It is only when you know a boy's environment that you can know what influences to bring to bear.”

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