Practice self-control for the sake of broader loyalties. Participate in and enjoy cultural experiences. Know how to differentiate between the good and bad in equalitarian, liberal, scientific, anti-authoritarian values and beliefs. We would encourage you later to become acquainted with Germany's contributions to world literature. It is furthermore the unshaken conviction of your teacher that a working knowledge of foreign languages is an absolutely indispensable tool for a life of service throughout the world.
Language is the most significant and fascinating of human phenomena.
For the serious scholar it is useful and necessary to read other languages. It is interesting and enlightening to see how another culture expresses its perception of reality through language. Almost everyone can learn language. Everyone who can learn his own language well can learn a new language. To better understand other cultures.