A language is what breathes life into a culture. A language is the window into the soul of a people. A language is the link between the infinite space that is one's mind and reality.
Each language in and of itself is more than a tool; oftentimes people take for granted the kind of expressive power that they wield. Each language is like a planet, each with its own geography, flora and fauna. They each have their own moons of jargon and even some bits of orbiting debris of slang. Exploring them and getting to know them is like getting to know a good friend. One of the most exciting endeavors of my lifetime.
So what am I going to do with this? Perhaps in each post I'll dive into a particular language. I'll tell you what I like about it. I'll try to keep it simple! But no promises.
Who knows; you may end up liking one or two.
Very poetic.
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