Quote by Edward Sapir

It is no secret that the fruits of language study are in no sort of relation to the labour spent on teaching and learning them.

It is no secret that the fruits of language study are in no

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This quote suggests that the rewards gained from studying a language do not necessarily correspond to the amount of effort put into teaching and learning it. In other words, the benefits achieved from language study may not directly reflect the time and energy invested in the process. The quote highlights the unpredictable and sometimes surprising nature of language learning outcomes, emphasizing that the tangible results may not always align with the amount of work put in.

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