“The study of languages is the study of the human mind.”
What this quote means
This quote by Silvestre de Sacy, a great orientalist, highlights the intimate link between language and thought. Learning a language is not just memorizing words and rules; it's entering another way of seeing the world, structuring reality. Each language carries a particular vision of existence, values, nuances. Thus, the study of languages is an exploration of the human mind in its diversity and richness. It expands our own mind, making us better able to understand others and ourselves.
How to apply it daily
If you're learning a language, don't limit yourself to grammar: explore its literature, idiomatic expressions, proverbs. Try to think in that language to discover a different logic.
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