Language can shape our thoughts and perceptions of the world from "summary" of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language by David Crystal
The idea that language can shape our thoughts and perceptions of the world is a compelling one. This concept suggests that the language we use can influence how we perceive the world around us, as well as how we think about and interact with that world. In other words, language does not simply reflect our thoughts and perceptions; it actively shapes them.
One way in which language can shape our thoughts and perceptions is through the words and concepts it provides us with. For example, different languages have different words to describe the same concepts or objects. This means that speakers of different languages may perceive and think about the world in slightly different ways. For instance, the Inuit people have multiple words for different types of snow, reflecting the importance of snow in their environment and daily live...
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