Peter Ladefoged quotes

I wanted to find out why Shelley could write better-sounding poetry than I. (Peter Ladefoged)
My immediate answer was, 'I don't have a singing butler and three maids who sing, but I will tell you what I can as an assistant professor. View quote
Peter Ladefoged
[It's] not our decision to make. It's up to the people themselves. View quote
Peter Ladefoged
It was really [David] Whitteridge who taught me to be a scientist. View quote
Peter Ladefoged
The International Phonetic Association is like the Episcopal church. One can hold almost any theoretical position as long as one gets the symbols right. View quote
Peter Ladefoged