C'este donc par l'étude des mathématiques, et seulement par elle, que l'on peut se faire une idée juste et approfondie de ce que c'est qu'une science.
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Language forms a kind of wealth, which all can make use of at once without causing any diminution of the store, and which thus admits a complete community of enjoyment; for all, freely participating in the general treasure, unconsciously aid in its preservation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Language is a shared resource that enriches everyone without depleting it.
This quote by Auguste Comte emphasizes the unique nature of language as a collective resource that offers wealth to all who use it. Unlike material wealth, language can be shared among individuals without diminishing its value, allowing society to collaboratively enjoy and preserve this treasure through communication and interaction.
Themes
LanguageWealthCommunityCommunicationEducation
In practice
Example use cases
During a public lecture on the importance of multilingualism.
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