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When words are scarce they are seldom spent in vain
When words are scarce they are seldom spent in vain
A very great part of the mischiefs that vex this world arises
from words.
A very great part of the mischiefs that vex this world arises
from words.
As long as a word remains unspoken, you are its master; once you utter it, you are its slave.
As long as a word remains unspoken, you are its master; once you utter it, you are its slave.
Stealing someone else's words frequently spares the embarrassment of eating your own.
Stealing someone else's words frequently spares the embarrassment of eating your own.
Grammar is the logic of speech, even as logic is the grammar of reason.
Grammar is the logic of speech, even as logic is the grammar of reason.
He speaketh to me the words of men. I listen to him and I repeat
to him the words read more
He speaketh to me the words of men. I listen to him and I repeat
to him the words of gods.
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus said; but speak
forth the words of truth and read more
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus said; but speak
forth the words of truth and soberness.
That blessed word Mesopotamia.
That blessed word Mesopotamia.
Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.
Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.