To speak meaningfully and to formulate a thought are two distinct faculties. The genesis of language appears entirely separate from the development of abstract thought and itsexpression. For millennia, humanity prioritized the latter as if it were superior to the former. But where, precisely, does that boundary lie? What are thoughts – the supposed chunks or waves of meaning – over and above their lingual dressing? What is their native terrain? The environment they thrive in? Here's my dive into these murky waters.