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Spell Quotes

Playful takes on spelling

These spell quotes poke fun at words people could never quite spell, a lighthearted theme also found in our Could quotes collection.

You spell Bob Hope C-L-A-S-S.

Quotes by Lucille Ball

I won't eat anything I can't spell or wouldn't tread in.

Quotes by Len Goodman

I'm not sure we could spell 'shale' in 2008.

Quotes by Jim Ratcliffe

I have a particular affliction. I am unable to say a word I can't spell.

Quotes by Jessye Norman

Anything Quotes

If Al Gore invented the Internet, I invented spell check.

Quotes by Dan Quayle

But with Interleaf I don't even have a spell program.

Quotes by Bill Joy

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the personal rule one quote has about spelling and food?
That speaker says they won't eat anything they can't spell or wouldn't willingly walk through, treating spelling ability as an odd personal filter for trust.
Was shale oil hard to spell for some people?
Yes, one quote admits that back in 2008, they weren't even sure they could spell the word 'shale,' poking fun at how unfamiliar the term once was.
How does one quote joke about spelling out Bob Hope's name?
It playfully spells out his name letter by letter as a stand-in for the word 'class,' using the comedian as a witty punchline about spelling itself.
Is there a quote about an inability to say unspellable words?
Yes, one quote describes a particular affliction of being unable to say a word they can't first spell, treating language as tightly linked to speech.
Where can I find more playful, wordplay-driven quotes?
Our Could quotes page rounds out this collection with more lighthearted wit.

One quote takes the rule to the extreme with food choices, connecting to our Anything quotes page.