Quote by Benjamin Lee Whorf

We dissect nature along lines laid down by our native language. Language is not simply a reporting device for experience but a defining framework for it.

We dissect nature along lines laid down by our native langua

Summary

This quote suggests that our understanding and perception of nature is heavily influenced by the language we speak. Language does not just help us describe and communicate our experiences, but it also shapes the way we comprehend and define them. By using particular words and structures, language forms a framework through which we analyze and dissect the natural world. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the power and limitations of language in shaping our understanding of reality, highlighting that our native language can shape and constrain our perception of nature.

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By Benjamin Lee Whorf

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