Quote by Samuel Johnson

I am not yet so lost in lexicography, as to forget that words are the daughters of earth, and that things are the sons of heaven

I am not yet so lost in lexicography, as to forget that word

Summary

This quote emphasizes the inherent connection between language (words) and reality (things). The speaker acknowledges that language is derived from our earthly existence, crafted by humans in our attempt to describe the world around us. On the other hand, the things that language represents exist independently, untouched by human creation, and belong to a realm of their own (heaven). It highlights the notion that while words can serve as a bridge between us and the physical world, they are ultimately limited in their ability to fully encompass the depth and complexity of reality.

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