We must not forget that phonetics were more urgently needed than grammar. A sacred text may be effective for ritual purposes without being fully understood. But it is usually all-important to preserve intact the correct pronunciation, and great care is often taken to ensure this.
- Georg Morgenstierne
( "Ortography and Sound-system of the Aveasta", p. 35 )
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