On the basis of this information, it would be possible to argue that if everybody spoke English (or Chinese or Esperanto for that matter) everybody would be at war even more often.

Andrew Dalby
On the basis of this information, it would be possible...
On the basis of this information, it would be possible...
On the basis of this information, it would be possible...
On the basis of this information, it would be possible...
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In the context of international relations, it is a well-known principle that if everybody were to speak the same language, then all conflicts would be resolved without violence. In this quote, the author is arguing that it is a terrible idea for people to learn a language because it will cause a lot of unnecessary problems. It’s better to learn English so you can understand all the other people who speak English and avoid unnecessary conflict.

Source: Language In Danger: The Loss Of Linguistic Diversity And The Threat To Our Future

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