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List of S. I. Hayakawa Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 43 inspiring quotes by S. I. Hayakawa.

About S. I. Hayakawa

  • Born: July 18, 1906
  • Died: February 27, 1992
  • Occupation: Former United States Senator
    • Those terrifying verbal jungles called laws are simply such directives, accumulated, codified, and systematized through the centuries.
    Law Century Jungle
    We live in a highly competitive society, each of us trying to outdo the other in wealth, in popularity or social prestige, in dress, in scholastic grades or golf scores. one is often tempted to say that conflict, rather than cooperation, is the great governing principle of human life.
    Golf Trying Principles
    The united states, a land of immigrants from every corner of the world, has been strengthened and unified because its newcomers have historically chosen ultimately to forgo their native language for the english language. we have all benefited from the sharing of ideas, of cultures and beliefs, made possible by a common language. we have all enriched each other.
    Land Native Language Ideas
    Agreement is brought about by changing people's minds - other people's.
    Agreement People Mind
    If i spoke no english, my world would be limited to the japanese-speaking community, and no matter how talented i was, i could never do business, seek employment or take part in public affairs outside that community.
    Community Would Be Employment
    English, our common language, binds our diverse people.
    People Common Language
    The english language amendment says above all, 'let's see to it that our children, our young people, learn english. let us not deny them the opportunity to participate in american life, so that they can go as far as their dreams and talents can take them.
    Dream Children Opportunity
    How anybody dresses is indicative of his self-concept. if students are dirty and ragged, it indicates they are not interested in tidying up their intellects either.
    Death Dirty Self
    I'm going to speak my mind because i have nothing to lose.
    Inspirational Funny Truth
    The last thing a scientist would do is cling to a map because he inherited it from his grandfather, or because it was used by george washington or abraham lincoln.
    Grandfather Maps Lasts
    Patriotic societies seem to think that the way to educate school children in a democracy is to stage bigger and better flag-saluting.
    Children School Patriotic
    The great thing about the united states is our ability to absorb foreign people and make them a part of us.
    People United States Ability
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