There is an ancient Egyptian poem, written in the 19th century BC, which translates to: Had I unknown phrases Sayings that are strange Novel, untried words Free of repetition Not transmitted sayings Spoken by ancestors. I wring out my body for what it holds, Sifting through all my words; For what has just been said [...]
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Damn, you English language
The teacher claimed it was so plain, I only had to use my brain. She said the past of throw was threw, The past of grow – of course – was grew, So flew must be the past of fly, And now, my boy, your turn to try. But when I trew, I had no [...]