"Language is in decline. Not only has eloquence departed but simple, direct speech as well, though pomposity and banality have not."

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Source : Edwin Newman (1974). “Strictly Speaking: Will america be the Death of English?”

Edwin Newman

#Simple Quotes #Departed Quotes #Speech Quotes

“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”

Source : "Principles of Philosophy". Book by Rene Descartes, 1644.
“The Word says God don't give us credit for lovin the folks we want to love anyway. No, He gives us credit for loving the unlovable.”

Source : Ron Hall, Denver Moore (2008). “Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together”, p.132, Thomas Nelson Inc
“In regard to dogs, my most memorable thoughts concern my daughter's dog and her fondness for them. In fact, one day while working at the office, she hosted a birthday party for one of her Newfoundlands and the party was attended by dogs of other coworkers. It was a hectic few hours, but I believe the guests enjoyed themselves.”
“Tyranny knows no restraint of appetite.”
“It's a very different thing, religion and faith. Religion is man-made, it's man-regulated. And faith, you can define God as you wish. But I think they're two different things.”
“When a sense of dissatisfaction persists, that means it was placed there by God for one reason only: you need to change everything and move forward.”
“Your mind is on vacation and your mouth is working overtime.”

Source : Song: Your Mind Is On Vacation
“Country music was the music I was brought up on. It's the music that's closest to my heart and the music that speaks to me the most, and it's always been a big influence on my own songwriting.”

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