Language is one of the greatest gifts man has devised for himself. It ranks, alongside the discovery of fire and the wheel, as a major influence in making modern man what he is today.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Language is described as a foundational human invention comparable to fire and the wheel in shaping modern civilization.
- In plain terms
- Language is one of the most important tools humans created, as vital as fire or the wheel.
- What can you take from it?
- Language is a fundamental tool for human progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has language shaped our thinking?
- What might future humans invent to communicate?
Another view
Non-verbal communication also plays a significant role in human evolution.
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