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# Kenneth Lee Pike

(1912–2000)   Anthropologist

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Kenneth Lee Pike was an anthropologist.

## Quick Facts About Kenneth Lee Pike

Born June 9, 1912

Died December 31, 2000

Profession Anthropologist

## About Kenneth Lee Pike

American linguist (1912–2000)... \| Kenneth Lee Pike was an American linguist and anthropologist. He was the originator of the theory of tagmemics, the coiner of the terms "emic" and "etic" and the developer of the constructed language Kalaba-X for use in teaching the theory and practice of translation.

##  Quotes by Kenneth Lee Pike

> [All of salvation is to make us look good! We who are dirty, worn, broken, and sinful are to be the showcase…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kenneth-lee-pike/all-of-salvation-is-to-make-us-look-good-we-who-are-dirty-worn-broken/)

Kenneth Lee Pike

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/383/kenneth-lee-pike-84168_broken_all-of-salvation-is-to-make-us-look-good_813051.png)

> [The deepest sins are camouflaged as holiness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kenneth-lee-pike/the-deepest-sins-are-camouflaged-as-holiness/)

Kenneth Lee Pike

[Holiness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/holiness/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd0/kenneth-lee-pike-84168_holiness_the-deepest-sins-are-camouflaged-as-holi_2901723.png)

> [Only when we have enough mental stress to force us to see our own bankruptcy of power, do we trust in God,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kenneth-lee-pike/only-when-we-have-enough-mental-stress-to-force-us-to-see-our-own/)

Kenneth Lee Pike

[Bankruptcy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bankruptcy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10a/kenneth-lee-pike-84168_bankruptcy_only-when-we-have-enough-mental-stress-t_3147879.jpg)

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