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He who speaks does not know – Laozi, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – c. 531 BC) [11] He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon [a] Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned ; [a] Heav'n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn'd, Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd – William Congreve , The Mourning Bride , Act III scene viii
Words with specific American meanings that have different meanings in British English and/or additional meanings common to both dialects (e.g., pants, crib) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in British and American English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different ...
I am wiser than this man, for neither of us appears to know anything great and good; but he fancies he knows something, although he knows nothing; whereas I, as I do not know anything, do not fancy I do. In this trifling particular, then, I appear to be wiser than he, because I do not fancy I know what I do not know.
Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
Neologisms are often formed by combining existing words (see compound noun and adjective) or by giving words new and unique suffixes or prefixes. [9] Neologisms can also be formed by blending words, for example, "brunch" is a blend of the words "breakfast" and "lunch", or through abbreviation or acronym, by intentionally rhyming with existing words or simply through playing with sounds.
Dirty words for body parts (p*ssy, c*ck, d*ck, t*ts, etc.) are also worth discussing; there’s nothing inherently wrong with any of them, but some people have strong reactions to one over another ...
Colloquialism – a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation. Common topics – arguments and approaches useful in rhetorical settings. Consubstantiality – substance commonality. Contingency – the contextual circumstances that do not allow an issue to be settled with complete ...
Growing up, people imagine themselves in all sorts of fields of work, from businessmen and businesswomen, to princes and princesses, presidents, dancers, chefs, and beyond. Though, as kids, many ...