Quote by David Crystal
Academics dont normally manage to alter peoples way of thinking th

Academics dont normally manage to alter peoples way of thinking through their strength of argument. – David Crystal

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As I get older and I get a few more years experience I become more like Dad, you know, King Lear. – David Crystal

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Ever since the arrival of printing – thought to be the invention of the devil because it would put false opinions into peoples minds – people have been arguing that new technology would have disastrous consequences for language. – David Crystal

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I want to thank all my fans, teammates, coaches and supporters for the strength theyve given me to overcome so much. – Ricky Williams

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Suppressed grief suffocates, it rages within the breast, and is forced to multiply its strength. – Ovid

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We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength. – John M. McHugh

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The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponents playing ability is comparable, does the game develop. – Vladimir Kramnik

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