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What are some sayings about languages?

Here are some sayings about languages, categorized by their theme:

On the Power of Language:

* "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." - Ludwig Wittgenstein

* "Language is the road map of a culture." - Rita Mae Brown

* "Words are the weapons with which we wound." - Proverb

* "The tongue is the only weapon that grows sharper with age." - Proverb

* "A different language is a different vision of life." - Federico Fellini

On Learning and Communication:

* "The best way to learn a new language is to love a person who speaks it." - Anonymous

* "To have another language is to possess a second soul." - Charlemagne

* "Language is a virus from outer space." - William Burroughs

* "Language is the dress of thought." - Samuel Johnson

* "The more languages you know, the more you are human." - Czech Proverb

On the Importance of Translation:

* "Translation is the art of bridging cultures." - Anonymous

* "The translator is a go-between, a bridge between two cultures." - George Steiner

* "Translation is not about finding the perfect equivalent, but about finding the best possible equivalent." - Anonymous

* "Every translation is a betrayal." - Walter Benjamin

* "To translate is to be able to walk in two worlds at once." - Anonymous

On the Beauty and Nuance of Language:

* "The language of the body is very clear." - Martha Graham

* "The beauty of a language is in the way it reflects the soul of its people." - Anonymous

* "The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a matter of life or death." - Mark Twain

* "Words are like pebbles; you can throw them at each other, or you can build something beautiful with them." - Anonymous

* "The beauty of a language is not in the words, but in the way they are used." - Anonymous

Humorous Sayings:

* "The only problem with learning a new language is that you have to forget the old one." - Anonymous

* "If you can't say it in English, it's not worth saying." - Anonymous

* "My favorite language is the language of love." - Anonymous

* "I'm fluent in sarcasm." - Anonymous

* "The best way to learn a new language is to fall in love with someone who speaks it." - Anonymous

These sayings offer a glimpse into the many facets of language, from its power and importance to its beauty and humor. They remind us that language is a powerful tool that can connect us to others, shape our understanding of the world, and enrich our lives.

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