Quote by Martin Heidegger

Man acts as though he were the shaper and master of language, while in fact language remains the master of man.

Man acts as though he were the shaper and master of language

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical relationship between humanity and language. Although humans believe they have control over language and use it to shape their thoughts and communicate their ideas, the quote suggests that language ultimately holds power over humans. It implies that language, with all its complexities, limitations, and nuances, influences and directs human behavior, thoughts, and perceptions in ways that we may not fully realize or acknowledge.

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