Von Neumann Languages

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    If we are out of synch with ourselves, everything is out of synch for us.
    —Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)

    It means there are times when a mere scientist has gone as far as he can. When he must pause and observe respectfully while something infinitely greater assumes control.
    —Kurt Neumann (1906–1958)

    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)