That's one of the ways language evolved, by some very obscure form becoming common usage. And I must say that I'm very… — Ricky Jay Copy Share Image
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I have the handicap of being born with a special language to which I alone have the key. — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
Must you write complete sentences each time, every time? Perish the thought. If your work consists only of fragments and floating clauses,… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
I speak and speak, [...] but the listener retains only the words he is expecting. [...] It is not the voice that… — Marco Polo Copy Share Image
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“Actions. Not words. Sorry doesn't mean shit. Begging doesn't mean shit, and promises don't mean shit.” — Priscilla Glenn Copy Share Image
When we read, we fancy we could be martyrs; when we come to act, we cannot bear a provoking word. — Hannah More Copy Share Image
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You don't have to say a word,i can see in your eyes that you want me too. — Noxolo Zulu Copy Share Image
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The unaffected language of real feeling and benevolence is easily understood, and is never ridiculous. — Maria Edgeworth Copy Share Image
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