Belonging Quote by Derek Walcott

Colonialism is a terrible bane for a people upon whom it is imposed, but a blessing for a language. English's drive to exploit the…

— Yann Martel

I don't think it is always necessary to take up the anti-colonial -- or is it post-colonial? -- cudgels against English. What seems to…

— Salman Rushdie

The language itself, whether you speak it or not, whether you love it or hate it, is like some bewitchment or seduction from the…

— Jan Morris

I don't hate language. I have my own language, but I also enjoy the English language. Obviously, you don't read a lot of literature…

— Twyla Tharp

“...language always occurs in a context - you can speak Elizabethan words, but to speak the language you have to put on the mindset...”

— John Geddes

“The English language is like London: proudly barbaric yet deeply civilised, too, common yet royal, vulgar yet processional, sacred yet profane. Each sentence we…

— Stephen Fry

“There is no understanding Englishness without understanding its imperial and colonial dimensions.”

— Stuart Hall

Shakespeare language is fantastic, and to be honest, you dont need to do anything to Shakespeare.

— Sam Heughan

Shakespeare language is fantastic, and to be honest, you don't need to do anything to Shakespeare.

— Sam Heughan

The only way to resist colonialism is through education.

— Tariq Ramadan

I would say colonialism is a wonderful thing. It spread civilization to Africa. Before it they had no written language, no wheel as we…

— Anonymous

I may fight the British ruler, but I do not hate the English or their language. In fact, I appreciate their literary treasures.

— Mahatma Gandhi