Often I am struck in amazement about a word: I suddenly realize that the complete arbitrariness of our language is but a part of the arbitrariness of our own world in general.
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Christian Morgenstern
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To me the term 'middle-class' connotes a safe comfortable middle-of-the road policy. Above all our language is 'middle-class' in the middle of our road. To drive it to one side or the other or even off the road is the noblest task of the future.
There is a ghost That eats handkerchiefs It keeps you company On all your travels.
Home is not where you live but where they understand you.
Humour is the contemplation of the finite from the point of view of the infinite.
Enthusiasm is the most beautiful word on earth.
940Home is not where you live but where they understand you.