English language Quote by Joseph Devlin

“the rules of English grammar are largely an artificial construct with little or no bearing on the language as it is spoke.”

— Ben Aaronovitch

“As a professional speaker and author, excellent grammar is crucial in my profession. Without the proper use of words and language, I would lose…

— Susan C. Young

For most of us the rules of English grammar are at best a dimly remembered thing. But even for those who make the rules,…

— Bill Bryson

“ Every person of intelligence should be able to use his mother tongue correctly . It only requires a little pains, a little care,…

— Joseph Devlin

“There is nothing that requires more precision, and purity of expression, than to write in a familiar style,' as the great English essayist William…

— Matt Weiland

“in the writing of good English is indispensable to any learned man who expects to make his learning count for what it ought to…

— Theodore Roosevelt

Every English poet should master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them.

— Robert Graves

“training in the writing of good English is indispensable to any learned man who expects to make his learning count for what it ought…

— Theodore Roosevelt

We who write in English are fortunate to have the richest and most versatile language in the world. Respect it.

— P. D. James

“It takes a thorough knowledge of the English language to effectively abuse it.”

— Charlene Vermeulen

“You may think that you don't need to worry about actually learning the grammar rules because spell check and grammar check will come to…

— Jenny Baranick

I am of the firm belief that everybody could write books and I never understand why they don't. After all, everybody speaks. Once the…

— Beryl Bainbridge