Erh...right. Anyways, my point was you might as well (in contrast to other forms of knowledge) be contributing to something long-lasting to human society such as science (nanotechnology, quantum mechanics), maths (set theory, matrixs ect) or philosophy (metaphysics, mind-body duality ect). Languages come one day, and go out the door the other. There's so much theory done on language that nowadays its rendered useless. For example, take the theories of Bertrand Russell to Derrida to Donald Davidson to Quine ect. Although this is not to say that language isn't as you put it a "different structure" or indeed long-lasting, but knowing 87584365 languages - for those who want to be remembered beyond there time - really... is useless... UNLESS, of course, you are talking about 'philology'. Here, from Heidegger to [insert anyone other philosopher here] is where true genius rests in and serves as a source of inspiration for other modes of thinking. Also, yes, languages are for the intelligent. That's why I speak three, and am planning to learn two more, provided I don't get bored with Asian languages and philosophy. Still, I believe science and philosophical enquiry are more of a worth-while field of study. For the moment I'll stick with the three I know.
haha, also, yeah "encouragement" is cool.