Quote by E.B. (Elwyn Brooks) White

The living language is like a cowpath: it is the creation of the cows themselves, who, having created it, follow it or depart from it according to their whims or their needs. From daily use, the path undergoes change. A cow is under no obligation to stay

The living language is like a cowpath: it is the creation of

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The quote compares the evolution of a living language to a cowpath, highlighting its organic and adaptive nature. Just as cows create a path by consistently following a certain route, language is shaped by its users who adopt or deviate from established norms based on their preferences or requirements. Through daily usage, the language path naturally transforms over time. The quote emphasizes that language, like cows on a cowpath, is not bound by any obligations to remain static.

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By E.B. (Elwyn Brooks) White

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