Kenneth Lee Pike was an American linguist and anthropologist. He was the originator of the theory of tagmemics, the coiner of the terms "emic" and "etic" and the developer of the constructed language Kalaba-X for use in teaching the theory and practice of translation.
In addition, he was the First President of the Bible-translating organization Summer Institute in Linguistics, with which he was associated from 1942 until his death.
Outward failure may be a manifested variant of inward success. failure
Without a possibility of change in meanings human communication could not perform its present functions. communication
Fruitful discourse in science or theology requires us to believe that within the contexts of normal discourse there are some true statements. science
Courage to continue comes from deeper sources than outward results. courage
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more sayings from John Millington Synge
3 more sayings from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats
28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other views from Dave Barry
27 other views from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill
74 more wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill