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I am the King of Rome, and above grammar.
[Lat., Ego sum rex Romanus, et supra grammaticam.]
I am the King of Rome, and above grammar.
[Lat., Ego sum rex Romanus, et supra grammaticam.]
Don Chaucer. well of English undefyled
On Fame's eternall beadroll worthie to be fyled.
Don Chaucer. well of English undefyled
On Fame's eternall beadroll worthie to be fyled.
I can remember the lush spring excitement of language in childhood. Sitting in church, rolling it around my mouth like read more
I can remember the lush spring excitement of language in childhood. Sitting in church, rolling it around my mouth like marbles--tabernacle and pharisee and parable, tresspass and Babylon and covenant.
Thanks to words, we have been able to rise above the brutes; and thanks to words, we have often sunk read more
Thanks to words, we have been able to rise above the brutes; and thanks to words, we have often sunk to the level of the demons.
All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.
Language is memory and metaphor.
Language is memory and metaphor.
It's no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase "As pretty as an airport" appear
It's no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase "As pretty as an airport" appear
The individual's whole experience is built upon the plan of his language.
The individual's whole experience is built upon the plan of his language.
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.