Man is multiplied by the number of languages he possesses and speaks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowing multiple languages expands a person's intellectual and cultural capacity.
- In plain terms
- More languages make a person more capable.
- What can you take from it?
- Language learning multiplies human potential.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does language define capability?
- How does language change thought?
Another view
Knowing languages does not guarantee wisdom or depth.
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