The rule is: dont use commas like a stupid person. I mean it.

Quote by Lynne Truss

Topics: Grammar Quotes, Stupidity Quotes

Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.

Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.

The past is always tense, the future perfect.

The past is always tense, the future perfect.

A philosopher once said, 'Half of good philosophy is good grammar.'

A philosopher once said, 'Half of good philosophy is good grammar.'

I never made a mistake in grammar but one in my life and as soon...

I never made a mistake in grammar but one in my life and as soon...

The misconceptions about grammar posted on the 'Net are at least as bad as the...

The misconceptions about grammar posted on the 'Net are at least as bad as the...

Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put.

Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put.

When the authorities warn you of the dangers of having sex, there is an important...

When the authorities warn you of the dangers of having sex, there is an important...

When a thought takes one's breath away, a grammar lesson seems an impertinence.

When a thought takes one's breath away, a grammar lesson seems an impertinence.

American grammar doesn't have the sturdiness of British grammar (a British advertising man with a...

American grammar doesn't have the sturdiness of British grammar (a British advertising man with a...

A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the word you first...

A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the word you first...

I am the King of Rome, and above grammar

I am the King of Rome, and above grammar

His sentences didn't seem to have any verbs, which was par for a politician. All...

His sentences didn't seem to have any verbs, which was par for a politician. All...

Grammar is a piano I play by ear. All I know about grammar is its...

Grammar is a piano I play by ear. All I know about grammar is its...

If you can spell 'Nietzsche' without Google, you deserve a cookie.

If you can spell 'Nietzsche' without Google, you deserve a cookie.

People who cannot distinguish between good and bad language, or who regard the distinction as...

People who cannot distinguish between good and bad language, or who regard the distinction as...

It is well to remember that grammar is common speech formulated

It is well to remember that grammar is common speech formulated

There are abundantly more English professors in the world than there are authors.

There are abundantly more English professors in the world than there are authors.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and Im not sure about the...

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and Im not sure about the...

You can never underestimate the stupidity of the general public.

You can never underestimate the stupidity of the general public.

Courage is facing your fears. Stupidity is fearing nothing.

Courage is facing your fears. Stupidity is fearing nothing.