Lewis: Linguistics

Summary: Linguistics by Lewis (Teach Yourself (2003)). (Stub — expand from highlights.)

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Last updated: 2026-05-07

Quotes

Language and Thought

“Language is the filter through which we perceive reality. We do not see things as they are; we see them as our vocabulary allows.” (p. 4)

Social Interaction

“Every conversation is a negotiation of social standing and identity, often carried out beneath the surface of the words themselves.” (p. 122)