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What is the most famous quote in English? ›
- 1. “ To be, or not to be, that is the question.” – William Shakespeare.
- 2. “ I think, therefore I am.” – René Descartes.
- 3. “ The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. ...
- 4. “ That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche.
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English language is the most universal language in history, way more than the Latin of Julius Caesar.
What is the famous quote about the English language? ›To understand English is one thing; to understand an Englishman who talks is another. What does it matter if you can speak two or more languages if you have nothing original to say in any language?
What's the most powerful quote? ›- The simple things are sometimes the most significant — Anon.
- Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value — Albert Einstein.
- Remembering you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose — Steve Jobs.
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Knowledge is power. | Sir Francis Bacon |
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. | Forrest Gump (character) |
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. | Albert Einstein |
May the Force be with you. | Star Wars (many characters) |
Global English is a style of writing that makes written English more easily understood by non-native speakers. Global English does this by being precise, logical and literal. It is the language of manual and technical writers who want their writing to be extremely clear to anyone who reads it.
What is a famous quote about English grammar? ›- Sentence structure is innate but whining is acquired. ...
- Save the gerund and screw the whale. ...
- Like everything metaphysical the harmony between thought and reality is to be found in the grammar of language.
The linguist, David Crystal, suggests that “a language becomes a global language because of the power of the people who speak it.” The 'power' of English was initially based on political and military factors, most notably the expansion of the British Empire.
What is the most famous line ever? ›A jury consisting of 1,500 film artists, critics, and historians selected "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn", spoken by Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in the 1939 American Civil War epic Gone with the Wind, as the most memorable American movie quotation of all time.
What is the greatest good quote? ›It is the greatest good to the greatest number which is the measure of right and wrong.
What is the most positive quote ever? ›
- "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." — Walt Disney.
- "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." — Eleanor Roosevelt.
- "Dreams come true. ...
- "Dream as if you'll live forever. ...
- "Some men see things as they are and say why.