Intonations In English Quotes & Sayings

French, spoken by a number of people at a distance, strongly resembles the quacking conversation of ducks and geese, with its nasal elements. English, on the other hand, has a slower pace, and much less rise and fall in its intonations. Spoken at a distance where individual voices are impossible to distinguish, it has the gruff, friendly monotony of a sheepdog's barking. — Diana Gabaldon

I am scared of my father to this day. My father walked in the room - and God knows I am telling the truth - I have fainted in his presence many times. I have fainted once to be honest. I have thrown up in his presence because when he comes in the room and this aura comes and my stomach starts hurting and I know I am in trouble. — Michael Jackson

A life without a plan is a life out of control. — Sunday Adelaja

For 'tis impossible Hate to return with love. — Vittorio Alfieri

There are tribes all over the world who sing and dance every day as part of their lives. And we oughta do that. — Dick Van Dyke

I am now The Establishment. There's nothing I can do about it. — Jason Sudeikis