"English is the result of Norman men-at-arms attempting to pick up Saxon barmaids and is no more legitimate than any of the other results." H. Beam Piper "English has a grammar of great simplicity and flexibility." The Story of English "Fussing about split infinitives is one of the more tiresome pastimes invented by nineteenth century […]
It's all a farce, these tales they tell
About the breezes sighing,
And moans astir o'er field and dell,
Because the year is dying.
SUCCESS A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find a husband who makes more money than she can spend.
The BBC has published an article about words that originated in India, these include... B - bandana, bangle, bazaar, bungalowC - catamaran, char, cheroot, chintz, chit, chokey, chutney, cummerbund, curryD - dinghy, dungareesG - guru, gymkhanaH - hullabalooJ - jodhpur, juggernaut, juteK - khaki, kedgereeL - lootP - pariah, pundit, purdah, pyjamasS - shampooV - […]