Difficult Quote by Leonard Bloomfield
“The most difficult step in the study of language is the first step.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Language (1933)
The initial challenge in linguistics is taking the first analytical step, which opens the path to deeper study.
In simple terms: First step is hardest in language study.
Begin analyzing language.
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When to use this quote
- academic research
- self‑study
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from starting?
- How can you simplify the first step?