"There are three kinds of mistakes: those resulting from lack of memory, from lack of planning ahead, or from misguided beliefs." --Burmese Proverb
I like it because it is very true, with regards to studies and such. And the translation was done so well. Very good parallel structure ;)
(2) Page 187: "The sentence--simple or complex--is, in any language, the minimal unit in which all these actions are happening, in which the drama is fully staged." I like this because it gives more significance to the mere sentence. If plays didn't have sentences, where would the drama be? Also, communication is very important.
(3) On page 188, where it talks about the pleasures of text. I also like how it says that this is so important, amateurs can experience it. Basically the author seems to be saying that words are important to everyone.
(4) Page 203: "Speaking a language requires skill in those background rhythms, which are not the same in all languages." I have been learning French for several years, and I can tell you it has a different rhythm than English does. I think anyone who has ever tried to learn a language can identify with this.
You selected very thoughtfully, and your comments are so cogent, so to the point. I really the way you give the "because" explanations for your choices. That is good writing and good thinking.
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