A Quote by Richard Leakey

Spoken language clearly differentiates Homo sapiens from all other creatures. None but humankind produces a complex spoken language, a medium for communication and a medium for introspective reflection.

Richard Leakey

Quote Topics

Clearly Communication Complex Creatures Homo Sapiens Humankind Introspective Language Medium None Other Produces Reflection Sapiens Spoken Spoken Language

Quote Author

Richard Leakey
Kenyan - Environmentalist
Born: December 19, 1944

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Chris Meledandri

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Mary Wigman

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