The deep structure that expresses the meaning is common to all languages, so it is claimed, being a simple reflection of the forms of thought. (Noam Chomsky)

The deep structure that expresses the meaning is common to all languages, so it is claimed, being a simple reflection of the forms of thought.

Noam Chomsky

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