Language Quote by Andrew Dalby
““If two thousand five hundred languages are to be lost in the course of the twenty-first century, don’t be in any doubt about what that means for us: in each of those two thousand five hundreds cases a culture will be lost.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Languages of the World by Andrew Dalby, 1998
Loss of languages erodes cultural diversity, meaning each vanished language takes a unique worldview with it.
In simple terms: Language loss means cultural loss.
Key Takeaway
Preserve linguistic diversity.
Themes
culture
language
preservation
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- academic research
- community language revitalization
- policy making
Key Concepts
cultural identity
heritage
globalization
Questions to Reflect On
- What languages are most at risk?
- How can individuals help protect them?
A Different Perspective
Preservation efforts may conflict with economic development.
