For a more complete look at the concept that linguistic structure & lexicon set the boundaries of thought, see the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis [0]. Spoiler alert: the "strong" version doesn't quite hold up under experimental scrutiny, but the "light" version has some legs.
As a bonus, follow-up with George Lakoff's Metaphors we Live By.
I second your recommendation of Metaphors we live by. It is a book that had a lasting impact on how I view the world and I think most HN readers would find it interesting.
As a bonus, follow-up with George Lakoff's Metaphors we Live By.
[0] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistic_relativity