County Quote by Bill Watterson

“My definition of dictionary can’t be found in the dictionary. Dictionary—A linguistic prison, confining words to well-defined cells, with little chance of parole.”

— Jarod Kintz

When I need to know the meaning of a word, I look it up in a dictionary.

— William Safire

Before using a fine word, make a place for it.

— Joseph Joubert

The dictionary is, however, only a rough draft.

— Monique Wittig

It's one thing looking up your own book in a library, but imagine being able to look up your own word in the dictionary.

— Alex Horne

If you have a big enough dictionary, just about everything is a word.

— Dave Barry

I'm a massive fan of the dictionary.

— Gemma Collins

The dictionary is a wonderful thing, but you can't let it push you around.

— Mary Norris

Swear words and profanities are mere abbreviations of speech, similar to the abbreviations in writing.

— Franz Grillparzer

A lexicographer, a writer of dictionaries, a harmless drudge.

— Samuel Johnson

I don't swear much; I've taken those words out of my vocabulary, and having kids, you have to have two sets of language!

— Keith Urban

The dictionary is a closed system in which someone interested in the meaning of a word can go around and around and end up…

— Peter Farb