Quote by Albert Einstein

The words of language, as they are written or spoken, do not seem to play any role in my mechanism of thought. The physical entities which seem to serve as elements in thought are certain signs and more or less clear images.

The words of language, as they are written or spoken, do not

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that language does not directly influence their thought process. They believe that their thoughts are shaped by visual imagery and symbolic representations rather than by the words of language. They perceive language as separate from the mechanism through which thoughts are formed, emphasizing the importance of signs and mental images in their cognitive processes.

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By Albert Einstein

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