Quote by Joseph Conrad

To a teacher of languages there comes a time when the world is but a place of many words and man appears a mere talking animal not much more wonderful than a parrot.

To a teacher of languages there comes a time when the world

Summary

This quote suggests that for a language teacher, there comes a point where language seems to lose its charm and significance. The world, with its abundant words and conversations, can become monotonous, reducing people to mere "talking animals" in the eyes of the teacher. It implies that the teacher may become so immersed in the mechanics of language that they may overlook the beauty and depth of human communication, likening it to the repeating mimicry of a parrot.

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