Seven Trivia of Language Acquisition
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"You know that much," said the wise man to the explorer, "but your knowledge is not really forceful. You know all these things about the sun, when it rises and when it sets, how far away it is and how hot. But I know a formula, and when I spell it, the sun begins to shine. Do you know such a formula?" "No," said the explorer, "I am impressed. And this formula really works?" "On occasion, at least," said the wise man, "but you don't even have a formula, do you ?"
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