"Language is an archaeological vehicle... the language we speak is a whole palimpsest of human effort and history"
- Russell Hoban
About this Quote
This quote by Russell Hoban speaks with the power of language and its ability to capture and communicate the history of humanity. Language is a tool that allows us to communicate our ideas, feelings, and experiences, and it is likewise an archaeological car that can be used to uncover the past. The language we speak is a palimpsest, a document that has been edited several times, each layer containing a different story. Through language, we can access the collective understanding and experiences of our forefathers, and gain insight into the history of our types. Language is a powerful tool that can be utilized to bridge the space between the past and the present, and to connect us to our shared history.
This quote is written / told by Russell Hoban somewhere between February 4, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
The author also have 9 other quotes.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
