"I have resisted the term sociolinguistics for many years, since it implies that there can be a successful linguistic theory or practice which is not social."

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Source : William Labov (1972). “Sociolinguistic Patterns”, p.13, University of Pennsylvania Press

William Labov

#Successful Quotes #Practice Quotes #Years Quotes

“There's nothing to talk about to strangers anymore, if you know what I mean. Everything I want to say, I say to her.”
“The real history does not get written, because it is not in people's brains but in their nerves and vitals.”
“We threw passes enough that we were prime to catch them and get up to speed. I think we will be fine there.”
“The show had run its course on the Fox network.”
“I'm an independent filmmaker with complete creative control of my films. I hire who I want. I have final cut. But at the same time, I go directly to Hollywood for financing and distribution. I find it's best for me to work within the Hollywood system.”
“Well it's because the record companies are pumping away with their commercial stuff. I think it's a shame.”
“You can make something of your life, it just depends on your drive.”
“I listen to a variety of music. The only common point is strong lyrics; I'm more obsessed with lyrics than music. I need to hear a form of truth, and if it's a hard truth, even better.”

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