“the use of profanity for effect to be a practice of the weak-minded”

“English should not stoop to embrace the lowest common denominator. Rather, society should step up and grant the language the respect it deserves.”

“nothing furnishes a room like books”

“one of the most famous split infinitives ... To boldly go”

“there IS none”

“A life without challenge, a life without hardship, a life without purpose, seems pale and pointless. With challenge come perseverance and gumption. With hardship come resilience and resolve. With purpose come strength and understanding.”

“Commander, I always used to consider that you had a definite anti-authoritarian streak in you.”“Sir?”“It seems that you have managed to retain this even though you are authority.”“Sir?”“That’s practically zen.”