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English Language Quotes

English seen from odd, specific angles.

One quote notes that between 1910 and 1950, roughly 350 biographies of Jesus appeared in English alone, a striking measure of the language's reach. Another observes how second-generation Hispanic Americans often outpace earlier immigrant groups in Also quotes-style comparisons of English fluency.

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

Quotes by Wilfrid Laurier

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

Quotes by Raymond Arroyo

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

Quotes by John Hume

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

Quotes by John Clayton

Acute Quotes

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'.

Quotes by Jeb Bush

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.

Quotes by Jean Hanff Korelitz

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.

Quotes by James Fenton

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

Quotes by Erez Lieberman Aiden

I was also in love with the English language.

Quotes by Dick Schaap

Alone Quotes

A lot of linguists in the market, especially interpreters of foreign languages, do not have a great command over the English language, especially if they are translating into English.

Quotes by Chinmayi

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

Quotes by Billy Sunday

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

Quotes by Alex Cox

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.

Quotes by Alex Cox

Frequently Asked Questions

What's this English Language quotes collection about?
These quotes examine the English language from different angles - its use in religious and literary contexts, some very specific historical publishing statistics, and observations about language ability across immigrant generations.
What does the quote about Ian Paisley joke about?
It jokes that if the word "No" were removed from the English language, the Northern Irish politician would be left speechless, playing on his reputation for firm, often blunt refusals. It's a pointed but humorous observation about a well-known public figure's rhetorical style.
Why do people search for quotes about the English language?
People often want quotes for writing about language history, translation, or bilingualism, and this collection offers a mix of religious, literary, and sociological perspectives rather than just grammar commentary.
Is there a quote with a specific historical statistic about English-language publishing?
Yes - one notes that in a roughly forty-year span in the early-to-mid twentieth century, hundreds of biographies of Jesus were published in English alone, a striking figure used to illustrate just how much religious literature the language has produced.
Does this collection touch on language and immigration?
Yes - one quote compares generational patterns among Hispanic immigrants, noting that second-generation English language ability tends to be higher than in earlier immigrant generations, a demographic observation rather than a political argument.

There's dry humor here too, like the line imagining a talkative figure left speechless without the word 'No.' For more wordplay and specifics, browse Acute quotes and Alone quotes.