Medicine Quote by Robert Lane Greene
““Saying that English is “under threat” is something like saying that gravity and the use of the fork are under threat. It””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The 48 Laws of Power”, 1998
He likens claims of English decline to absurd threats like gravity or fork usage.
In simple terms: English isn’t really endangered.
Question exaggerated language about language decline.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- media commentary
- education debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is language loss a real concern?
- What evidence supports the claim?
Such analogies may oversimplify complex issues.