Quotes about Language English

English is not my first language. Votes: 2

I speak two languages, Body and English. Votes: 2

I was also in love with the English language. Votes: 2

The most beautiful words in the English language are 'not guilty'. Votes: 2

Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing. Votes: 2

My least favorite phrase in the English language is 'I don't care.' Votes: 2

Between 1910 and 1950 approximately 350 lives of Jesus were published in the English language alone. Votes: 2

Even if I think in English, it's more a language of acting than French. Votes: 2

I definitely wish to distinguish American poetry from British or other English language poetry. Votes: 2

I love to laugh, it's my main thing. I love to abuse the English language. Votes: 2

If the word 'No' was removed from the English language, Ian Paisley would be speechless. Votes: 2

English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen. Votes: 2

In English every word can be verbed. Would that it were so in our programming languages. Votes: 2

Speaks cheerful English and in the past has written this language with a paintbrush that talks. Votes: 2

I've made a dog's breakfast of English history, geography, 'King Lear,' and the English language in general. Votes: 2

I meet people overseas that know five languages - that the only language I'm comfortable in is English. Votes: 2

Somebody said to me that I speak English almost like somebody for whom English is not their first language. Votes: 2

Our common language is English. And our common task is to ensure that our non-English-speaking children learn this common language. Votes: 2

My shirt and my hat always say 'World Champion' in some language. English, Spanish, Chinese, 'Star Wars' language, which is also known as Aurebesh, mermaid language. Votes: 2

English poetry begins whenever we decide to say the modern English language begins, and it extends as far as we decide to say that the English language extends. Votes: 2

Words have a genealogy and it's easier to trace the evolution of a single word than the evolution of a language. Votes: 1

Our own genomes carry the story of evolution, written in DNA, the language of molecular genetics, and the narrative is unmistakable. Votes: 1

This evolution may compromise Java's claim of being simpler than C++, but my guess is that the effort will make Java a better language than it is today. Votes: 1

Hominid and human evolution took place over millions and not billions of years, but with the emergence of language there was a further acceleration of time and the rate of change. Votes: 1

Evolution explains our biological evolution, but human beings are very unique creatures. As the Dobzhansky said, all animals are unique; humans are the uniquest. And that uniqueness of being human, language, art, culture, our dependency on culture for survival, comes from the combination of traditional biological evolution. Votes: 1

The very large brain that humans have, plus the things that go along with it - language, art, science - seemed to have evolved only once. The eye, by contrast, independently evolved 40 times. So, if you were to 'replay' evolution, the eye would almost certainly appear again, whereas the big brain probably wouldn't. Votes: 1

The English language is nobody's special property. Votes: 0

English is the easiest language to speak badly. Votes: 0

Regret; The saddest word in the English language. Votes: 0

English, our common language, binds our diverse people. Votes: 0

The English language is not always the President's friend. Votes: 0

If only…the saddest words in the English language. Votes: 0

English is a stretch language; one size fits all. Votes: 0

English is my second language. Laughter is my first. Votes: 0

Duty is the sublimest work in the English language. Votes: 0

They had nothing in common but the English language. Votes: 0

The most important word in the English language is hope. Votes: 0

I have learnt to appreciate the clarity of English language. Votes: 0

I learned English, my sixth language at this point, quite quickly. Votes: 0

Fatherhood is helping your children learn English as a foreign language. Votes: 0

I worked in a bookstore in Oslo, importing the English-language books. Votes: 0

English, no longer, an English language, now grows from many roots. Votes: 0

There is the English language and then there's the Trump language. Votes: 0

Christopher Hitchens is the greatest living essayist in the English language. Votes: 0

French: why does this language even exist? Everyone there speaks english anyway. Votes: 0

I'm sorry.' The two most inadequate words in the English language. Votes: 0

The English language is a work in progress. Have fun with it. Votes: 0

Is calling English our national language racist? Are we at that point? Votes: 0

The most disgusting four letter word in the English language is 'cage'. Votes: 0

When the English language gets in my way, I walk over it. Votes: 0

Every American child should grow up knowing a second language, preferably English. Votes: 0

FEAR is an acronym in the English language for 'False Evidence Appearing Real'. Votes: 0

The English language is more complex than calculus because numbers don't have nuances. Votes: 0

Even English Language doesn't provide you with the Synonyms of the word Success. Votes: 0

The world was made before English language, and seemingly upon a different design. Votes: 0

The three most dreaded words in the English language are 'negative cash flow'. Votes: 0

The N-word is one of the most contentious words in the English language. Votes: 0

Oh, God, I don't know what's more difficult, life or the English language. Votes: 0

When it comes to love, the English language bears no shortage of cliches. Votes: 0

It is terrible to see someone being beaten up by the English language. Votes: 0

I look for poetry in English because it's the only language I read. Votes: 0

Put your trust in god are the most dangerous words in the English language. Votes: 0

The way I see it is, I am a boon to the English language. Votes: 0

There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job, Votes: 0

I think yes is the most beautiful and necessary word in the English language. Votes: 0

English is the 'language of liberty' for nations emerging from years of cultural oppression. Votes: 0

English is a really wonderful language and I urge you all to investigate it Votes: 0

The English Language is my bitch. Or I don't speak it very well. Whatever. Votes: 0

Our government should speak a common language with the American people - plain English. Votes: 0

Speaking of Sir Winston Churchill: He mobilized the English language and sent it into battle. Votes: 0

Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language. Votes: 0

The four most powerful words in the English language - please, thanks, sorry and why. Votes: 0

The Divinity could be invoked as well in the English language as in the French. Votes: 0

Culture is one of the two or three most complicated words in the English language. Votes: 0

I've shot films in Africa. I've shot in America - English is not my language. Votes: 0

The four sweetest words in the English language — 'You wore me down.' Votes: 0

The American idiom has much to offer us that the English language has never heard of Votes: 0

A person who acquires English has access to all the things that that language makes possible. Votes: 0

Congratulations, Congress! 77% disapproval rating! You may be about to become the English language's most offensive C-word. Votes: 0

...there are no sweeter words in the English language (or any other) than husband and wife. Votes: 0

The English language was carefully, carefully cobbled together by three blind dudes and a German dictionary Votes: 0

Is there a phrase in the English language more fraught with menace than a tax audit? Votes: 0

It's always a unique challenge when you're working with somebody where English is their second language. Votes: 0

Richard Burton had a tremendous passion for the English language, especially the spoken and written word Votes: 0

I write in English because I was raised in the States and educated in this language. Votes: 0

Bad English was the second language of Israel and bad Hebrew, of course, remained the national language. Votes: 0

[My mother tongue is] Albanian. But, I am equally fluent in Bengali (language of Calcutta) and English. Votes: 0

I admire people who dare to take the language, English, and understand it and understand the melody. Votes: 0

The English language on her tongue became a smoke-screen, without her eyes changing expression in the least. Votes: 0

... as Eskimo language is to snow, so archaic English is to 'metal objects designed to cause harm'. Votes: 0

I am Irish by race but the English have condemned me to talk the language of Shakespeare. Votes: 0

I learned Spanish at home and, since half my family doesn't speak English, it's my first language. Votes: 0

The English have no respect for their language, and will not teach their children to speak it. Votes: 0

We've been speaking English as a second language so long that we've forgotten it as our first. Votes: 0

The language of God is not English or Latin; the language of God is cellular and molecular. Votes: 0

The English language is so elastic that you can find another word to say the same thing. Votes: 0

The most important words in the English language are not 'I love you' but 'it's benign.' Votes: 0

No' is the second shortest word in the English language, but one of the hardest to say. Votes: 0

The English imposed their language on Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and they weren't terribly nice about it. Votes: 0

The First Amendment...begins with the five loveliest words in the English language: 'Congress shall make no law'. Votes: 0

As sheer casual reading matter, I still find the English dictionary the most interesting book in our language. Votes: 0

If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers. Votes: 0

Net neutrality: The only two words that promise more boredom in the English language are 'featuring Sting,' Votes: 0

I love literature, the English language and storytelling. I also have thirty horses and seventy foxhounds to feed. Votes: 0

Let's not forget, there are three languages in Canada - English, French, and there's the language of jobs. Votes: 0

If I were really fluent and born into the English language, I would probably become a greater writer. Votes: 0

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Votes: 0

I'm keen on making English language movies. English is still the global language and we can't change that. Votes: 0

However virile the English language may be, it can never become the language of the masses of India. Votes: 0

I write drama in the English language. If I wasn't working in London I'd be doing something wrong. Votes: 0

My English text is chaste, and all licentious passages are left in the decent obscurity of a learned language. Votes: 0

The English language is rather like a monster accordion, stretchable at the whim of the editor, compressible ad lib. Votes: 0

I do not know if there is a more dreadful word in the English language than that word "lost." Votes: 0

Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. Votes: 0

I have always felt cookbooks were fiction and the most beautiful words in the English language were 'room service. Votes: 0

Shakespeare's taught me that there are more words in the English language than I have got in my head. Votes: 0

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Votes: 0

These men of many nations must be taught American ways, the English language, and the right way to live. Votes: 0

It's an important social duty to spread the word of English to people whose livelihoods depend on knowing the language. Votes: 0

I studied in American school, so yes, I grew up speaking English and Spanish. Obviously, Spanish is my first language. Votes: 0

Indian writers have appropriated English as an Indian language, and that gives a certain freshness to the way we write. Votes: 0

In addition to English, at least one ancient language, probably Greek or Hebrew, and two modern languages would be required. Votes: 0

Saddam Hussein also challenged President Bush to a debate. The Butcher of Baghdad vs. the Butcher of the English language. Votes: 0

English has more flexibility. It's a very plastic, very shapeable, very expressive language. In that sense it feels quite natural. Votes: 0

I haven't had any formal education. Through the grace of god, I am gifted in mathematics and the English language. Votes: 0

... the English alphabet is pure insanity..., It can hardly spell any word in the language with any degree of certainty. Votes: 0

The four most important words in the English language are, "What do you think?" Listen to your people and learn. Votes: 0

English is the perfect language for preachers because it allows you to talk until you think of what to say. Votes: 0

George Orwell once blamed the demise of the English language on politics. It's quite possible he never read a prospectus. Votes: 0

If Japanese companies don't reform drastically and implement English as their daily business language, the economy will only continue to contract. Votes: 0

The official language of the State of Illinois shall be known hereafter as the American language, and not the English language. Votes: 0

The most common double-letter pairing in the English language being the double L, of course, challenged only by the double T." Votes: 0

The American language differs from the English in that it seeks the top of expression while English seeks its lowly valleys. Votes: 0

The English language is like London: proudly barbaric yet deeply civilised, too, common yet royal, vulgar yet processional, sacred yet profane. Votes: 0

Average. It was the worst, most disgusting word in the English language. Nothing meaningful or worthwhile ever came from that word. Votes: 0

Everybody gets a little dose of Shakespeare. He's the greatest playwright in the English language, but his politics are fairly square. Votes: 0

Everybody gets a little dose of Shakespeare. He's the greatest playwright in the English language, but his politics are fairly square." Votes: 0

What must the English and French think of the language of our philosophers when we Germans do not understand it ourselves? Votes: 0

He is, I think, already pondering a magisterial project: that of buggering the English language, the ultimate revenge of the colonialised. Votes: 0

Why in the world anyone in America is allowing another language (other than English) to be his first... I don't know Votes: 0

I am is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that I do is the longest sentence? Votes: 0

I am' is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that 'I do' is the longest sentence? Votes: 0

When writing dialogue, I hear it in both Russian and English, and try to find a language that combines the two. Votes: 0

Gore speaks to America as if English is its second language; George W. speaks as if English is his second language. Votes: 0

The ten most powerful two-letter words in the English language are: If it is to be, it is up to me. Votes: 0

'I am' is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that 'I do' is the longest sentence? Votes: 0

In the English language there are orphans and widows, but there is no word for the parents who loses a child. Votes: 0

I think that phrase is the most horrible phrase in the English language - 'I don't know.' It's terribly embarrassing. Votes: 0

In the English language there are orphans and widows, but there is no word for the parents who lose a child. Votes: 0

Writing about our gods in English is unnatural, but I believe language is just a carrier - a means to an end. Votes: 0

The English language is nobody's special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself." Votes: 0

Instead of this confusion, we need the unifying force of an official language, English, which is the language of success in America. Votes: 0

Realistically, English is a universal language; it's the number one language for music and for communicating with the rest of the world. Votes: 0

Men must speak English who can write Sanskrit; they must speak a modern language who write, perchance, an ancient and universal one. Votes: 0

The English language is nobody's special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself. Votes: 0

In language gender is particularly confusing. Why, please, should a table be male in German, female in French, and castrated in English? Votes: 0

I thought that strange syntax was the language of story books. I didn't realize those were poor translations... English from Edwardian times. Votes: 0

I taught high school English for 24 years. I always teach my students to appreciate the beauty of language and to write poetically. Votes: 0

The Economist is undoubtedly the smartest weekly newsmagazine in the English language. I always look forward to its quirky year-end double issue. Votes: 0

English dialogue is the best in the world. So dry and direct. The Italian language is beautiful, but it is too literary. Votes: 0

The top 10 verbs in the English language are all irregular, even though irregular verbs make up only 3 per cent of the language. Votes: 0

To be honest, I couldn't hold a conversation with anybody in any language other than English - and that's a struggle sometimes! Votes: 0

My favorite three words in the English language are: 'I don't know', because every time I say them, I learn something new. Votes: 0

Just heard the best word in the English language: benign. (And I don't need to see that doctor again for five years.) Votes: 0

I think English is a fantastic, rich and musical language, but of course your mother tongue is the most important for an actor Votes: 0

My plea is for banishing the English language as a cultural usurper, as we successfully banished the political rule of the English usurper. Votes: 0

The phrase 'blue plate special' has always been one of the homiest, coziest, most sweetly nostalgic phrases in the English language for me. Votes: 0

Although spoken English doesn't obey the rules of written language, a person who doesn't know the rules thoroughly is at a great disadvantage. Votes: 0

I think English is a fantastic, rich and musical language, but of course your mother tongue is the most important for an actor. Votes: 0

I may fight the British ruler, but I do not hate the English or their language. In fact, I appreciate their literary treasures. Votes: 0

Which brings us to the least sexy word in the English language, kids," Dad said, kicking back in his chair. "Inbreeding. Avoid it. Votes: 0

Whenever I write a paragraph in English, I first check it with the Google Translator, and most often it says no language detected. Votes: 0

Like, What is the least often heard sentence in the English language? That would be: Say, isn't that the banjo player's Porsche parked outside? Votes: 0

Equestrian, by the by, is the gayest word in the English language. In fact, I thought Brokeback Mountain should have been called Two Equestrians. Votes: 0

The most meaningless term in the English language is 'I take full responsibility.' When a politician utters those words it means absolutely nothing. Votes: 0

'Refudiate,' 'misunderestimate,' 'wee-wee'd up.' English is a living language. Shakespeare liked to coin new words too. Got to celebrate it!' Votes: 0

Computers are everywhere and you can't even begin to function with a computer unless you have comprehension and an understanding of the English language. Votes: 0

So many Indian novels, quite unfairly, do not get the prominence they should because they have been written in a language other than English. Votes: 0

Should, is the worst word in the English language. People always think things "should" be a certain way, and when they're not, they're disappointed. Votes: 0

I really believe amendment " to make English our common and unifying language" is racist. I think it's directed basically to people who speak Spanish. Votes: 0

What we know is that Shakespeare wrote perhaps the most remarkable body of passionate love poetry in the English language to a young man. Votes: 0

I grew up listening to people speaking broken English. I probably picked that up. And I probably speak English almost as a second language. Votes: 0

I am a Mexican that has been lucky enough to travel the world, speaking English, but with a heart that speaks a universal language. Votes: 0

My love of reading and the English language is something given to me by my parents, and I've passed it on to my children. Votes: 0

What we know is that Shakespeare wrote perhaps the most remarkable body of passionate love poetry in the English language to a young man." Votes: 0

When the American people get through with the English language, it will look as if it had been run over by a musical comedy. Votes: 0

Because English is the universal language. No matter where you come from, if you sing in English, you can cross over to the world. Votes: 0

The English language is full of words that are just waiting to be misspelled, and the world is full of sticklers, ready to pounce. Votes: 0

I have said my philosophy - I'm a backyard philosopher, I guess - is that the dirtiest word in the English language is "retirement." Votes: 0

Cited by the author of 'Lucky Jim' as one of the most dismal depressing questions in the English language: "Shall we go straight in?" Votes: 0

After the non-Japanese Carlos Ghosn was brought in by Nissan to turn around the struggling auto manufacturer, he made English the company's official working language. Votes: 0

I support local solutions to illegal immigration as protected by the 10th amendment. I support making English the official language of all documents and contracts.. Votes: 0

I love John Ashbery. He's the - really the poet laureate of English language poetry, whether he's given that or not, he is to me. Votes: 0

I really want to adopt a child... I want to be called 'Mom.' It really is the most beautiful word in the English language. Votes: 0

The English language took in many many fertilizations, many many genes, from other languages, from foreign languages - Latin, French, Nordic languages, German, Scandinavian languages. Votes: 0

My dog is vicious to the uninvited guest, lavishly affectionate to the invited one, and so freakishly acute that he has mastered the English language. Votes: 0

Second-generation Hispanics marry non-Hispanics at a higher rate than second-generation Irish or Italians. Second-generation Hispanics' English language capability rates are higher than previous immigrant groups'. Votes: 0

Two of the saddest words in the English language are, 'What party?' And L.A. is the 'What party?' capital of the world. Votes: 0

Apparently Arnold was inspired by President Bush, who proved you can be a successful politician in this country even if English is your second language. Votes: 0

Its very variety, subtlety, and utterly irrational, idiomatic complexity makes it possible to say things in English which simply cannot be said in any other language. Votes: 0

Young feller, you will never appreciate the potentialities of the English language until you have heard a Southern mule driver search the soul of a mule. Votes: 0

The language of the internet is English, and an overwhelming proportion of the global computer chatter also originates from America, influencing the content of global conversation. Votes: 0

I'm bilingual, speaking English and body language. I prefer the latter, because I can speak it silently and without listening and while my back is turned." Votes: 0

The English language has 112 words for deception, according to one count, each with a different shade of meaning: collusion, fakery, malingering, self-deception, confabulation, prevarication, exaggeration, denial. Votes: 0

Italian is the language of song. German is good for philosophy and English for poetry. French is best at precision; it has a rigour to it. Votes: 0

As a linguist, I don't think of Ada as a big language. Now, English and Japanese, those are big languages. Ada is just a medium-sized language. Votes: 0

If you can describe clearly without a diagram the proper way of making this or that knot, then you are a master of the English language. Votes: 0

Myspace alone has just over 80 million users and ranks as the sixth most popular English language website and the eighth most popular site in the world. Votes: 0

I realised a long time ago that instrumental music speaks a lot more clearly than English, Spanish, Yiddish, Swahili, any other language. Pure melody goes outside time. Votes: 0

The Gaelic language itself depends very much on ear and rhythm, and when those who are thinking in Gaelic speak in English, they get the same rhythm. Votes: 0

I guess anime helped me understand the Japanese culture a little better and makes me want to honor certain language nuances that don't always translate to English. Votes: 0

I believe we are being dishonest with language minority groups if we tell them they can take full part in American life without learning the English language. Votes: 0

We have a president for whom English is a second language. He's like 'We have to get rid of dictators,' but he's pretty much one himself. Votes: 0

At last, in 1611, was made, under the auspices of King James, the famous King James version; and this is the great literary monument of the English language. Votes: 0

Psychobabble attempts to redefine the entire English language just to make a correct statement incorrect. Psychology is the study of why someone would try to do this. Votes: 0

More has been screwed up on the battlefield and misunderstood in the Pentagon because of a lack of understanding of the English language than any other single factor. Votes: 0

Sign language is my first language. English and Spanish are my second languages. I learned Spanish from my grandparents, sign language from my parents, and English from television. Votes: 0

You know, we have main English language parties, federalist parties, and traditionally the ones to watch would be the Conservatives, who form the government, and then the Liberals. Votes: 0

Shakespeare, who is probably the greatest writer and poet of the English language, lived in a time that was politically very conservative and it's reflected in his writings. Votes: 0

China is starting an English-speaking television network around the world, Russia is, Al Jazeera. And the BBC is cutting back on its many language services around the world. Votes: 0

Any opinion writer worth his salt would have rejected the quaint notion that certain eternally aggrieved identity groups have exclusive linguistic rights to words in the English language. Votes: 0

The English Bible - a book which, if everything else in our language should perish, would alone suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power. Votes: 0

It was like I couldn't think of any words. Now I can think of about nine million." "How many words are in the English language?""Not the point. Votes: 0

It was Ronald Reagan who used to say that the 10 most frightening words in the English language are, "I'm from the federal government, and I'm here to help." Votes: 0

Has it ever occurred to you,' he said, 'that the whole history of English poetry has been de-termined by the fact that the English language lacks rhymes? Votes: 0

Afrikaans is my first language, although you would never know, as my English accent has more of an American-British thing going on from all my years of travelling. Votes: 0

The English Bible - a book which, if everything else in our language should perish, would alone suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power. Votes: 0

Viewed freely, the English language is the accretion and growth of every dialect, race, and range of time, and is both the free and compacted composition of all. Votes: 0

In the dark days and darker nights when England stood alone-and most men save Englishmen despaired of England's life-he [Churchill] mobilized the English language and sent it into battle. Votes: 0

There is no word in the English language for the feeling someone gets when they suddenly realize they're standing next to an unholy monster impersonating a human. Monstralization, maybe? Votes: 0

I came up with new leads for game stories by being observant and clever, by using the many gifts of the English language to intrigue and hook a reader. Votes: 0

In the English language, it all comes down to this: Twenty-six letters, when combined correctly, can create magic. Twenty -six letters form the foundation of a free, informed society. Votes: 0

When I started writing seriously in high school, English was the language I had at my disposal - my Spanish was domestic, colloquial, and not particularly literary or sophisticated. Votes: 0

When I read some of the rules for speaking and writing the English language correctly, I think any fool can make a rule, and every fool will mind it. Votes: 0

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 and not care about language. Votes: 0

If you go to France, you have to speakFrench. If you speak in English, no one looks at you. On the one hand we sayEnglish is a global language. Votes: 0

I really like acting in French. It's actually quite different for me, from acting in English. It's fun acting in a foreign language. You're liberated or freed from preconceptions. Votes: 0

I got a bit obsessed with the whole English language and was writing journals and poetry. I've always been intrigued about psychology and philosophy and how people's minds work. Votes: 0

I am now completing research supported by NSF and NEH that is mapping changes in the English language through all of North America, for both mainstream and minority communities. Votes: 0

I find it strange that there isn't more of a melting pot of language within the pop charts. I feel it becomes really two dimensional when everything's in English. Votes: 0

Why on earth do we want closer connection with England? We have little in common with English people except our language. We are fast becoming an entirely different people. Votes: 0

Expressing emotion is not so easy. He has to remind himself that English is not her first language. Expressing emotion can be difficult even when the words are familiar. Votes: 0

I usually just speak in English when I'm on the basketball court. For some reason, my mind never even tried to cross any other language when I'm playing basketball. Votes: 0

Assange is not a 'journalist' any more than the 'editor' of al-Qaeda's new English-language magazine 'Inspire' is a 'journalist.' He is an anti-American operative with blood on his hands. Votes: 0

Kyle had to give her credit; it took skill"”plus no heart and a serious abuse of the English language"” to break up with someone in fewer than 140 characters. Votes: 0

I've always had a fondness for language... English. Not that I use it correctly but I like words. I like books and I like poetry.. I like the written word... and the sung word. Votes: 0