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These examples of the lack of simplicity in English and French, all appearances to the contrary, could be multiplied almost without limit and apply to all national languages.
Edward Sapir
Edward Sapir
Edward Sapir
Born: Jan 26, 1884
Died: Feb 4, 1939

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