Without language we would have no reason, without reason no religion, and without these three essential aspects of our nature, neither mind nor bond of society. (Johann Georg Hamann)

Without language we would have no reason, without reason no religion, and without these three essential aspects of our nature, neither mind nor bond of society.

Johann Georg Hamann

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