I'd like to know which of these two sentences sounds correct.
1 . "One must neither say that the x exists nor that it does not exist, but only that it is no more existent than inexistent.”

2 . "One must say neither that the sign exists nor that it does not exist, but only that it is no more existent than inexistent.”

Thanks

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I'd like to know which of these two sentences sounds correct.
1 .  "One must neither say that the x exists nor that it does not exist, but only that it is no more existent than inexistent.”

2 .  "One must say neither that the sign exists nor that it does not exist, but only that it is no more existent than inexistent.”

Thanks

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Both seem fine to me, though if you were to substitute an abstract object for "the sign", such as "love" or "beauty," you would remove "the."

The grammar sounds more like that of a college professor writing to impress his colleagues than something said in casual conversation. Though I suppose if you're speaking to an audience that is receptive to a statement that could be innocently construed as philosophical/artistic nonsense, I'm sure they'll forgive any grammatical idiosyncrasies. ;)

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is Engllish ur major ？

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Both correct.

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Actually the first sentence would be okay without 'the' ex:.. that 'x' exists. 'x' being whatever you are referring to. The use of 'neither' makes the sentence very formal. Why not write..
One must not say that 'x' exists or that it does not exist.

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#2 is correct.

#1 is totally wrong.

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