Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.


in Spectator 14 June 1935

William Empson Quotes

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.