Quote by W. G. Sebald

It is a sore point, because you do have advantages if you have access to more than one language. You also have problems, because on bad days you don't trust yourself, either in your first or your second language, and so you feel like a complete halfwit.

It is a sore point, because you do have advantages if you ha

Summary

This quote highlights the duality of having multiple languages. While it is perceived as an advantage due to the access it provides, it can also pose challenges. In moments of self-doubt, individuals may lack confidence in both their primary or secondary languages and feel inadequate. Thus, the quote poignantly reveals the conflicting emotions that arise from having the ability to communicate in multiple languages.

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Trust

By W. G. Sebald

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