Stephen Fry's lecture, 'Words, Words, Words: The Lure of Language', explores the profound allure of language and its rich implications. He recounts a childhood moment that sparked his love for words, highlighting their capacity to hold deep wisdom. Fry believes the complexity of language is often overlooked, as many regard in-depth exploration as pretentious. He uses the word 'education' to illustrate how deeper understanding can reveal its true essence, arguing that language should be cherished and meticulously examined for its layered meanings.
I feel it's because we take language for granted and consider it somehow pretentious to dive deep into it. But words can be like jewels, like living creatures - words can repay the closest study.
Take a word that can seem dull, abstract and obvious - education, for example. We think we know what it means, but it can tell us more if you take it apart.
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