"Human language is local and changeable, and..." - Quote by Thomas Paine

“Call to mind the sentiments which nature has engraved on the heart of every citizen, and which take a new force when they are solemnly recognised by all:-For a nation to love liberty, it is sufficient that she knows it; and to be free, it is sufficient that she wills it.”

“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”

“Change of ministers amounts to nothing. One goes out, another comes in, and still the same measures, vices, and extravagances are pursued. It signifies not who is minister. The defect lies in the system. The foundation and superstructure of the government is bad. Prop it as you please, it continually sinks and ever will.”

“Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say 'infinitely' when you mean 'very'; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.”

“Always prefer the plain direct word to the long, vague one.”

“For jokes as well as justice come in with speech.”

“Since I cannot govern my own tongue, though within my own teeth, how can I hope to govern the tongue of others?”

“Take the emotional temperature of those listening to you. Facial expressions, voice inflection and posture give clues to a person's mood and attitude.”

“Give to a gracious message An host of tongues, but let ill tidings tell Themselves when they be felt.”