American quotes (part 2)
The American people may not be the best-educated, but they’re very wise at heart. Norman Lear I just want someone to explain to the American public why investing in transportation in Iraq …
The American people may not be the best-educated, but they’re very wise at heart. Norman Lear I just want someone to explain to the American public why investing in transportation in Iraq …
An American, a Negro… two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder. W. E. B. Du …
I realized early on that the academy and the literary world alike – and I don’t think there really is a distinction between the two – are always dominated by fools, knaves, …
To be the first to stand up and do the right thing Graeme, Londonderry, UK I feel blessed to be a Brit and thank God for it, To be part of a …
Quotes and aphorisms about England, collection of great quotes, famous quotations and aphorisms about England by the World of English and english-culture.com O England! Model to thy inward greatness, like little body …
George Mikes and The English Language. I Thought I knew English. A short and amusing article about English written by a very nice humorous and brilliant writer. I THOUGHT I KNEW ENGLISH …
Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it. Willard Scott There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather. John Ruskin …
Teach a parrot the terms ‘supply and demand’ and you’ve got an economist. Thomas Carlyle As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. Josh Billings …
From The Anglo-Saxons, Through The Normans, To The Origin Of English Parliament The Anglo-Saxon asserted themselves gradually, the conquest was brought to conclusion in 613 when the chief of the Angles, Etelfrith, …
A short history of the origins and development of English, from Old English, through Middle English to Late Modern English, plus a series of useful links. The history of the English language …
The British are coming. One if by land, two if by sea. Paul Revere The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told …
A Brief History of the English Language with a free Pdf file summary that you can download It was about the fifth century CE that the Angles and the Saxons settled in …