It is a mass language only in the same sense that its baseball slang is born of baseball players. That is, it is a language which is being molded by writers to do delicate things and yet be within the grasp of superficially educated people. It is not a natural growth, much as its proletarian writers would like to think so. But compared with it at its best, English has reached the Alexandrian stage of formalism and decay.

To change what you get you must change who you are.

Vernon Howard

If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees.

Hal Borland

I'm sure any vocal teacher that listens to me would rather cut my throat than do anything - I do everything all wrong - but I think for me that's the best - because I don't think I have a voice so I think what I project would be style - if I learned to sing I'd lose my style.

Julie London

I see nothing in space as promising as the view from a Ferris wheel.

E. B. White

Be calm, be brave, it'll be okay.

Guster

My efforts in Congress are guided by the belief that environmental preservation and restoration are a critical part of the legacy we leave to future generations.

Sue Kelly

Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

Oliver Goldsmith

The greatest of evils and the worst of crimes is poverty.

George Bernard Shaw

A heart makes a good home for the friend.

Yunus Emre

Of course, Hollywood is still making some excellent pictures which reflect the great artistry that made Hollywood famous throughout the world, but these films are exceptions, judging from box office returns and press reviews.

Pola Negri

I'd love to own a bakery at some point. My grandmother could help me run it - she is an amazing baker! I'd also love to do a cookbook.

Jordin Sparks

You can't get decent Mexican food in DC.

Michael Crichton