As a linguist said, language “is not only a tool for communication, but also a tool for harmonious coexistence.” Romanticism raised the status of language, making it appear mysterious and noble, becoming a link of national characteristics. At the same time, romanticism also created a “monster”: it made language a tool to destroy a country.
With regard to language and government, history has taught a clear lesson: a country’s government can do little to make significant changes in language habits and use, to force citizens to give priority to using or not using certain languages, and to prevent people from using the languages they want to continue to use.
