Those who speak the language insist that the phrase defies translation, but describe wabi-sabi as a pleasure in natural things; a recognition that beauty is fleeting and imperfect; a reverence for simplicity; the spiritual essence of an object.
Terry also failed to mention that the G.S.A. abides by a large body of rules known as Federal Acquisition Regulations, or FAR, which contains clear language insisting that "Government business shall be conducted in a manner above reproach... Transactions relating to the expenditure of public funds require the highest degree of public trust and an impeccable standard of conduct.
"Real emotion has no language barrier," insists a sensitive English teacher from beneath a perfect Renaissance coif.
"Elevating one language to a position of dominance is tantamount to giving a huge handout to the country or countries that use it as a native language," he insists.What about the Europe outside the bubble of EU politics?
It's not about policing language, White insists, but having "a call to action" that will make people think twice about using a term that can hurt and exclude so many people.
Even small differences in the true ancestral language, Heggarty insists, could throw off the timing estimates.
When I asked her if she intended to learn her mother's language, she insisted that she would.
Khelsilem's grandmother lost her own language but insisted that he listen to old cassette tapes of people speaking Squamish.
And British officials, up to and including the prime minister, David Cameron, would never use such language and insist in private and in public that this is Libya's revolution.
The 22-year-old last week issued an apology for his comments, admitting he used inappropriate language and insisted they were aimed at the Warrington captain Michael Monaghan, rather than the referee James Child, which appeared to be the case.
But Judge Leland DeGrasse's decision also said the city has contributed to the crisis in its schools, and officials in Albany promptly seized on his language to insist that the city foot a greater share of the education bill.
