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“Every utterance is an event, and no two events are precisely alike. The extreme view, therefore, is that no word ever means the same thing twice.” quote by Louis B. Saloman
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““Every utterance is an event, and no two events are precisely alike. The extreme view, therefore, is that no word ever means the same thing twice.””

Louis B. Saloman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Each utterance is unique; words never repeat meaning exactly.

In simple terms: Words are never identical.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate linguistic nuance.

Themes

language communication uniqueness

Mood

thoughtful intellectual

Type

Language:1 Utterance:1 Words:1 Means Thing:0 Events Precisely:0 Utterance Event:0 Alike Extreme:0

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • teaching
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

semantics philosophy of language

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does context change word meaning?
  • Why is language fluid?
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