Toga Quote by Milan Oklopdžić
““Postoji jedan jezik, kaže M-L, mislim da se zove MESKALERO, u kojem se glagoli nikad ne menjaju po vremenima. U tom jeziku ne postoji ni prošlo ni buduće vreme. Pa? rekao sam. Shvataš, ako bi smo naučili taj jezik, mogli bismo da živimo duže. . .””
About This Quote
Source Literature: Short story collection, 2019
A language without tense would free speakers from past‑future constraints, imagined as a path to longevity.
In simple terms: A timeless language could extend life.
Key Takeaway
Explore how language shapes thought.
Themes
language
time
philosophy
Mood
speculative
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
- future studies
Key Concepts
relativism
linguistic determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can language alter perception of time?
- What limits exist for linguistic change?
A Different Perspective
Changing language may not affect biology.
