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"No one knows how vocal cries about enemies, food, and sex turned into language" - Peter Ladefoged
I just think that is a great and hilarious quote. Additionally, I have heard it said that every song is either about war or love.
"Every lament is a love song" - Switchfoot
Oh, I'll also throw in a great one from Brendan. So you know how everyone says "I enjoy long walks on the beach..." Brendan was wondering where it was from, and said "We must have a lot of lonely people on our coasts."
But my point really is, I'm not sure language has evolved much (in terms of topics discussed) beyond those initial vocal cries =P
I just think that is a great and hilarious quote. Additionally, I have heard it said that every song is either about war or love.
"Every lament is a love song" - Switchfoot
Oh, I'll also throw in a great one from Brendan. So you know how everyone says "I enjoy long walks on the beach..." Brendan was wondering where it was from, and said "We must have a lot of lonely people on our coasts."
But my point really is, I'm not sure language has evolved much (in terms of topics discussed) beyond those initial vocal cries =P