Gliddon- and you, Silk -- who have travelled and resided in Egypt until one might imagine you to the manner born -- you, I say who have been so much among us that you speak Egyptian fully as well, I think, as you write
your mother tongue -- you, whom I have always been led to regard as the firm friend of the mummies -- I really did anticipate more gentlemanly conduct from you.
"I think your mother tongue is something that shouldn't be forgotten.
"I believe that knowing your mother tongue and teaching it to future generations is important.
"Your mother tongue makes you belong to a specific country and identify with a group of people.