Romance Language

Famous quotes containing the words romance and/or language:

    “She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older—the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning.”
    —Jane Austen (1775–1817)

    “My God! The English language is a form of communication! Conversation isn’t just crossfire where you shoot and get shot at! Where you’ve got to duck for your life and aim to kill! Words aren’t only bombs and bullets—no, they’re little gifts, containing meanings!”
    —Philip Roth (b. 1933)