“In our view, welfare reform should not be pronounced a 'success' until the outcome among these -- the poorest families with children -- is one of consistent income gains rather than income stagnation or losses.”
Wendell Primus
“A name pronounced is the recognition of the individual to whom it belongs. He who can pronounce my name aright, he can call me, and is entitled to my love and service.”
Henry David Thoreau
“Names are not always what they seem. The common Welsh name BZJXXLLWCP is pronounced Jackson.”
Mark Twain
“President Bush has been silent on Schwarzenegger. Of course, he can't pronounce Schwarzenegger.”
David Letterman
“DEJEUNER, n. The breakfast of an American who has been in Paris. Variously pronounced.”
Ambrose Bierce
“You can shoot the tiger, or stay out of his way, but you cannot pronounce him a vegetarian”
Richard Mitchell
“If you don't know how to pronounce a word, say it loud!”
William Strunk Jr.
