Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Quotes on Language

Gwlad heb iaith, gwlad heb galon
Land without a language, land without a heart.
-Welsh saying


Language is not neutral. It is not merely a vehicle which carries ideas. It is itself a shaper of ideas.
-Dale Spender


I believe that words can help us move or keep us paralyzed, and that our choices of language and verbal tone have something - a great deal - to do with how we live our lives.
-Adrienne Rich


Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind.
-Rudyard Kipling


Your own words are the bricks and mortar of the dreams you want to realize. Your words are the greatest power you have. The words you choose and use establish the life you experience.
-Croquette Sonia




Be proud of your native language - own it, give it life, grasp it, and within you it will breathe forever.

-Jackie

4 comments:

  1. TRUE DAT...ND DATS WHY IM HERE.... =) AND HOPEFULLY U CAN CATCH ON AND LEARN OUR LANGUAGE WITH US...SO U DONT HAVE TO SIT THERE AND WONDER WAT WE SYIN......!!!! LOL =)

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  2. i think i need to go to W.A. my word use is filling my mind to the brim. i think i'm about one the edge of overload. awesome quotes btw.

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  3. I'm learning a little bit and it's exciting. Though I'm sure it's cool for you guys to have your secret language that the bosses don't know!

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  4. W.A.= words anonymus. haha and i RE-quote " Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind."
    -Rudyard Kipling haha

    I should probably work on my sense of humour haha

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