Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I like to be beholden to the great metropolitan English speech, the sea which receives tributaries from every region under heaven.

I like to be beholden to the great metropolitan English spee

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This quote expresses a fondness for the English language and its dynamic nature. It suggests that the speaker appreciates the diverse contributions that various regions around the world have made to the English language, comparing it to a vast sea that receives tributaries from all over. The quote implies that English is ever-evolving and continually enriched by the influences and contributions of different cultures and communities, making it a truly global language.

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