People
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
— Nelson Mandela
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An editorial interpretation.
A language someone understands can carry information, while their own language can feel more personal. The contrast between head and heart makes that difference vivid. The saying values the warmth of speaking to someone in words that feel like home.
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