Lewis Thomas Quotes about Language

The gift of language is the single human trait that marks us all genetically, setting us apart from the rest of life.

Rest Of Life, Language, Mark

Lewis Thomas (1990). “A Long Line of Cells Collected Essays”

We are spectacular splendid manifestations of life. We have language. We have affection. And finally, and perhaps best of all, we have music.

Affection, Language, Splendid

The great thing about human language is that it prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand.

Hands, Matter, Language

"A Long Line of Cells: Collected Essays".