Words, and worlds
‘ve just realized how much reading philosophy has affected my reading and writing in general. Now anytime I come across a term that I don’t know like the back of my hand, even if I understand what is meant by it, or can use it in well-formed sentences, I look it up. In writing, I tend to the same cautiousness, but I’ve also gained a certain flair. I enjoy playing with words, particularly using their literal, etymologically correct meanings; it’s even more fun than punning. Speaking generally, I’ve gained a healthy respect of the role languages play in our lives, and a new found awe for competent wordsmiths. Everytime I hear a nice turn of phrase, or even just a novel one, I pause and soak up its details, savoring it and trying to memorize its essence. Of course, I inevitably forget it, but I feel multiple occurences of this type only contribute to the reshaping of my mental parameters. Hopefully it is true that you are what you read. I certainly believe it.
Possibly relevant posts:
- My hands are hurting (4/29/2002)
- A Scientist’s faith (7/13/2006)
- I suck @ chess (1/23/2002)