Famous quotes containing the words foreign language, foreign, language and/or films:
“If you dont know foreign languages, you dont know anything about your own.”
—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (17491832)
“There is a close tie of affection between sovereigns and their subjects; and as chaste wives should have no eyes but for their husbands, so faithful liegemen should keep their regards at home and not look after foreign crowns. For my part I like not for my sheep to wear a strangers mark nor to dance after a foreigners whistle.”
—Elizabeth I (15331603)
“Like the trains beat
Swift language flutters the lips
Of the Polish airgirl in the corner seat.”
—Philip Larkin (19221986)
“Right now I think censorship is necessary; the things theyre doing and saying in films right now just shouldnt be allowed. Theres no dignity anymore and I think thats very important.”
—Mae West (18921980)