This text explores the role of language and speech within philosophical thought. Language is presented as a crucial mediator of sociability and historical continuity, yet it also acts as a significant constraint on the free development of thinking. The author argues that a philosopher must handle language with extreme care and sensitivity, distinguishing between moments when language offers helpful guidance and instances where its suggestions must be resisted to allow for independent thought. A central theme is Heidegger's concept of "die Sprache spricht" (language speaks), which suggests that speakers are never the sole authors of their words; rather, language itself dictates much of what is said through internalized phrases and clichés. This phenomenon is illustrated by Karel Čapek's depiction of a journalist who instinctively relies on pre-established media jargon. Ultimately, the text highlights the necessity of maintaining a critical distance from linguistic norms to prevent them from stifling authentic philosophical inquiry and imposing inherited thought patterns.