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English poetry begins whenever we decide to say the modern English language begins, and it extends as far as we decide to… — James Fenton Copy Share Image
All language begins with speech, and the speech of common men at that, but when it develops to the point of becoming… — Raymond Chandler Copy Share Image
When a language begins to teem with books, it is tending to refinement; as those who undertake to teach others must have… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image