The attitude of independence toward a constructed language which all national speakers must adopt is really a great advantage, because it tends to make man see himself as the master of language instead of its obedient servant.

  • -- Edward Sapir 爱德华·萨皮尔

独立对待一种所有说本国话的人都必须采用的建构语言的态度确实是一个很大的优势,因为它往往使人把自己看作是语言的主人,而不是语言的顺从的仆人。

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A common creation demands a common sacrifice, and perhaps not the least potent argument in favour of a constructed international language is the fact that it is equally foreign, or apparently so, to the traditions of all nationalities.

一种共同的创造需要共同的牺牲,也许支持一种建构的国际语言的最有力的论据是,它对所有民族的传统都是同样陌生的,或者显然是如此。

And if you are a parent, introduce your children to their neighborhood library. It will give them a real sense of independence to have their own library card and enjoy borrowing books.

如果你是一位家长,把你的孩子介绍给他们附近的图书馆。拥有自己的借书证,享受借书的乐趣,会给他们一种真正的独立感。

Therapy, as opposed to analysis, is a whole construct of myth, beautiful and creative.

治疗,与分析相反,是一个神话的整体结构,美丽和创造性。

Theologians may quarrel, but the mystics of the world speak the same language.

神学家可能会争吵,但世界上的神秘主义者说着同样的语言。

The most beautiful words in the English language are 'not guilty'.

英语中最美的词是“无罪”。

I do need my independence. I have to have that.

我需要独立。我必须拥有它。