Quote by Mark Twain

Language is a city to the building of which every human being brought a stone.

Language is a city to the building of which every human bein

Summary

This quote illustrates the idea that language is a collaborative creation of all individuals. Each person, with their unique experiences and perspectives, contributes a "stone" to the construction of language, much like how every citizen contributes to the development of a city. It suggests that language is not imposed upon people, but rather reflects the collective input of humanity. The diversity of stones signifies the richness of language, as each person's contribution adds nuance, depth, and variety to the overall communication system.

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