As one who grasped the concept of linguistics before motor mechanics, the world of language has long since fascinated me by realms of imagination. Within the blink of an eye, a man can create a whole new world. With the stroke of a new pen, a leader can send thousands of men to their deaths; in our present day, perhaps even destroy the world if he desired such. Whether mankind notices it or not, a multitude of organisms communicate constantly; they too have their own languages: monkeys use differently pitched grunts, plants utilise chemicals and fungi, and even our cells are communicating as we live and breathe. What a thought, that even within the iota of space that cells encompass, there is a transfer of data and information! This is indeed the scope of awe that should strike a man when pondering the matter of language as a whole!
The breadth of one's mouth, the way one's cheeks move, the manner in which one's jaw is aligned; these are all minor details that effect the unique natural speaking patterns one may have. Consider a preacher. For this example, I would like to make it negligible what manner of preacher this preacher is, be it a preacher of peace, a preacher of Christianity, or a preacher of Luciferianism. As a man conveying what he believes to be true, it is reasonable to think that this man is preaching because he passionately believes in what he is saying and because he wants his audience to follow what he follows(or to learn and gain new knowledge from his words, in other words, to not walk off empty-handed). This is a man who has a certain goal in mind, and with any notion, let us also note that this man is very driven. Committed to his beliefs and with a foundation like the Bastille(lest it be stormed by madmen), this is a man who is not one to back down after nine or fifty stones have been cast upon him. Here we have the premise. As a passerby or someone enjoying their tea, what could you surmise knowing the previously mentioned information about the man, that is to say he is both driven, goal-oriented, passionate, and well-grounded?
ERASMUS Friend, what say you of this man? It would appear to me that his words strike a dull spot into my spine and has the crux upon my soul! Such rhetoric! Such intensity! How could anyone discredit such a man's tongue? Surely he has convened with the divine!
NICCOLO When I first saw the manner with which you dressed yourself and the raiment which has fallen upon you, I was under the impression that you were a scholar, well-educated, pale, and of the aristocracy. I am now under the impression that you are a low-minded plebeian who is far too easily influenced by the word of man and too graced by fanciful language. Stay your ear and stay your heart before some rotten corpse leads you into the pit! I think nothing of this man but terrible things which I find to be nothing more than obvious.
ERASMUS When I first saw your eyes and jaw, I saw a languished spirit in need of fruit. However, after seeing such a scowl and scuffle upon my ears, I regret calling you friend! Do you not have the same human characteristics as I or the queen? What town do you hail from?
NICCOLO Well, I will have you know that I am not from you. No, indeed, I have arrived just a fortnight ago from Milan. But now I see you people are like cotton, with little substance in your writing and speech.
ERASMUS Cotton? I will have no more of this meaningless squabble. However, before I leave, tell me this, why do you look upon the preacher so belligerently? Do you simply disagree with what he says? Are you ignorant as to disparage everyone different from you? Everyone who disagrees with you?
NICCOLO I laugh at your comment. How could an Italian be that ignorant? I look down upon him because of the gestures he uses and the way he launches his words and phrases. Take the verses he is using. This man puts them upon a pedestal when he should be placing them in a crossbow. Ponder this for a minute, an hour, a decade, a millennia, however long it takes you to understand. It is not the content with which exactly I find conflict with. It is how he delivers it. Even what I say to you now is a transfer of speech, which in this case, it is a gift to you. Of course, if you were to give your queen a gift, what would you have it be?
ERASMUS I don't know...something of valuable to be sure.
NICCOLO A blunt answer, to say the least. However, let's say you wanted to give her a golden ring. Would it be as precious if you sent a beggar to give it to her? How about if you wrapped it in cabbage leaves? Of course not. In the same way, language must be treated carefully. The words you use may dictate the ending, but the journey they take from your mind to another's affects the state they may arrive in.
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