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

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Source : Benjamin Lee Whorf, John Bissell Carroll (1964). “Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf”, p.61, MIT Press

Benjamin Lee Whorf

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“Every decision you make in life, not just on the sporting field - a lot of time and energy goes into it. You think things through before you make decisions and you always think the decision you make at the time is going to be the right one.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Man rarely places a proper valuation upon his womankind, at least not until deprived of them.”

Source : Jack London (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Jack London (Illustrated)”, p.5942, Delphi Classics
“I'm not told what to say by any Republicans and I've never done a personal appearance topless.”
“They say for every light on Broadway there is a broken heart, an unrealized dream. And thatâ€™s the same in any profession. So you have to want it more than anyone else, and you have to be your own champion, be your own superstar, blaze your own path, say yes to opportunity, follow your instincts, be eager, and passionate, keep learning, nurture your real, lasting relationships, donâ€™t be a jerk, and free your imagination so you can become all that you want to be.”
“The trouble with the publishing business is that too many people who have half a mind to write a book do so.”
“One thing that makes it possible to be an optimist is if you have a contingency plan for when all hell breaks loose.”
“The Spirit bears witness. Ecstasy and enlightenment, inspiration and intuition are not necessary. Happy is the man who is worthy of these; but woe unto us if we wait for such experiences; woe unto us if we do not perceive that these things are of secondary importance.”
“Each person enters the world called.”

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