Talking is one of the most important functions that we perform in life. It is the process that we become a shared part of the family, community and of the world. It is also our way of contributing our understanding of the world. From The Language Game Choosing is the most important function in life Nothing defines a man more than the choices he has made. He is the sum product of all the many choices that he has made in his life. From The Art of Choosing The foremost feature that sets man apart other creatures is his ability to master words. Ideas are central to his mental existence and are food for the mind. They nourish the brain in a fashion similar to food for the body. From Birthing of an Idea She was in the hospital for 19 days before she was pronounced brain dead, yet they kept her on life support for another five days until her baby could be safely born. But if she were dead, how could she continue to nurture her unborn child for another five days? From The Elusive Life