Quote by George Santayana

Language is like money, without which specific relative values may well exist and be felt, but cannot be reduced to a common denominator.

Language is like money, without which specific relative valu

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that language, similar to money, serves as a universal tool for communication and understanding. Just as money helps assign value and enable transactions, language allows us to express and exchange ideas. It implies that although diverse values and emotions may exist individually, without a common language to convey them, it becomes challenging to establish a shared understanding or find a common measurement for comparison and evaluation. Language acts as the connective thread through which we can bridge differences and create a collective understanding.

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By George Santayana

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