Language does not completely determine our thoughts—our thoughts are far too flexible for that—but habitual uses of language can influence our habit of thought and action. For instance, some linguistic practice seems to be associated even with cultural values and social institution. Pronoun drop is the case in point.

Is language the same as thought?

Language and thought are NOT the same

Many derive from recent advances in cognitive psychology that have improved our ability to study thinking and to separate this process from language. ... Indeed, there is no credible scientific evidence that language and thought are the same.

How do words influence thoughts?

Therefore words serve as proxies for actions; interactions; emotions; thoughts. As soon as you start thinking about what words mean, you can't help but start imagining. Because we have a history of association with these words or a gap in our learning if the word is new.