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“The really poor is he who misuses what he has. The really rich is he who well uses what he has.”

Book:The Book of Mirdad: The strange story of a monastery which was once called The Ark

Work

The Book of Mirdad: The strange story of a monastery which was once called The Ark

This book delves into the mysterious and otherworldly occurrences surrounding a monastery that was once referred to as The Ark, offering a blend of spiritual intrigue and historical narrative. more

Author

Mikhail Naimy

Mikhail Naimy, born on October 17, 1889, and died on February 28, 1988, was a prominent Russian and Ukrainian author, poet, and translator of the 20th century. Known for his unique literary style and significant influence on Russian literature, his works are celebrated for their profound emotion and distinctive style. more

“People of very different opinions--friends who can discuss politics, religion, and sex with perfect civility--are often reduced to red-faced rage when the topic of conversation is the serial comma or an expression like more unique. People who merely roll their eyes at hate crimes feel compelled to write jeremiads on declining standards when a newspaper uses the wrong form of its. Challenge my most cherished beliefs about the place of humankind in God's creation, and while I may not agree with you, I'll fight to the death for your right to say it. But dangle a participle in my presence, and I'll consider you a subliterate cretin no longer worth listening to, a menace to decent society who should be removed from the gene pool before you do any more damage.”

Humor Language Misuse Ungrammatical

Book:The Lexicographer's Dilemma: The Evolution of "Proper" English, from Shakespeare to South Park

Source: The Lexicographer's Dilemma: The Evolution of "Proper" English, from Shakespeare to South Park

“I won't compete with anybody. I love to compete with my own body. When God closes a door against me, I should not attempt to bang on it. And if God gives me a key to open a door, I should not misuse that key!”