...since social relationships are always ambiguous, since my thought is only a unit, since my thoughts create rifts as much as they unite, since my words establish contacts by being spoken and create isolation by remaining unspoken, since an immense moat separates the subjective certitude that I have for myself from the objective reality that I represent to others, since I never stop finding myself guilty even though I feel I am innocent....Die Grenzen meiner Sprache bedeuten die Grenzen meiner Welt

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This quote, attributed to Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein means, "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." It emphasizes how our social nature and the ambiguity of communication create barriers in understanding others and being understood. Our thoughts, words, and relationships can unite or divide, and the subjective perception of oneself differs greatly from how others see us. This quote suggests that language is key to expanding our knowledge and understanding of the world but also highlights inherent limitations.

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