Quote by Lily Tomlin

Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.

Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.

Summary

This quote suggests that language, as a creation of man, was invented primarily to fulfill his inherent desire to complain. It implies that human beings have an innate inclination towards expressing grievances and dissatisfaction, and language serves as a means to vocalize these complaints. This perspective implies that complaining is a fundamental aspect of human nature, and the development of language has provided an outlet for people to convey their grievances.

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Language

By Lily Tomlin

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