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"Being a fluent speaker of English and Saulteaux, I have to say that I view the world in two different ways. I have two different attitudes and even two different personalities, depending on which language I use...English offers me one way to order information and cope with reality, one set of attitudes and behavioral styles, and Saulteaux offers me a different way. When I switch languages, I also move from one constellation of attitudes and thought patterns to another.” 
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"The battle between the Alamo garrison and Mexican President Santa Anna’s forces reads like a Shakespearian tragedy: greatly outnumbered, all the Texan defenders died. Even the men who surrendered were killed, fueling the outrage and critical mass required to swell the Texan army, become an independent republic, and in time choose to be annexed by the United States."
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This passage was written by Margaret Cote, a member of the Saulteaux people, who are part of the larger Ojibwa or Chippewa Native American tribe.
Questions to Ponder: How does language shape cultural attitudes, traits, and customs? How does language shape a speakers world view and personality? How does language influence how a speaker may feel about place?