Quotes by

David Crystal

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

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

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