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Fruitful discourse in science or theology requires us to believe that within the contexts of normal discourse there are some true statements. ↗

— Kenneth L. Pike

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The detached observer's view is one window on the world. ↗

— Kenneth L. Pike

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The view of the local scene through the eyes of a native participant in that scene is a different window. ↗

— Kenneth L. Pike

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Without a possibility of change in meanings human communication could not perform its present functions. ↗

— Kenneth L. Pike

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Why cannot we correct the baneful passions, without weakening the good? ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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Few Indians only had breech cloths, most being wrapped in buffalo robes, otherwise quite naked. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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I differ materially from Capt. Lewis, in my account of the numbers, manners, and morals of the Sioux. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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I was informed... that some... were dreaming and wished to return. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people. ↗

— Zebulon Pike

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