Quote by Derek Walcott

The English language is nobody's special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself.

The English language is nobody's special property. It is the

Summary

This quote suggests that the English language does not belong to any individual or group but rather exists for the purpose of creative expression. It emphasizes that language is not confined to the ownership of any particular entity, but rather to the collective imagination and the language itself. The quote highlights the idea that language is a universal resource that can be used and interpreted by anyone, allowing for boundless possibilities of communication and artistic expression.

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By Derek Walcott

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