Languages Show

Famous quotes containing the words languages and/or show:

    The very natural tendency to use terms derived from traditional grammar like verb, noun, adjective, passive voice, in describing languages outside of Indo-European is fraught with grave possibilities of misunderstanding.
    Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897–1934)

    I wouldn’t interfere with the actual news itself, but TV is show biz, Max, and even the news has to have a little showmanship.
    Paddy Chayefsky (1923–1981)