There is a need, probably, for modern quotes.
The glorious concept of the quote is tainted somewhat by a brilliant
Churchillian history.
There's more to it.
Language changes.
Even dictionaries evolve.
There is no quote that ends with an emoticon. That's not because it's
impossible, impractical or poor. Well OK, it is because it's
impractical.
Language needs to speak to people of all shapes and sizes and cultures.
The quote and the insult are its most succinct weapons.
Timothy Spall tells a chat show story of recovering from cancer, a
diagnosis throughout which his thoughts were eminently profound.
On getting better he notices that he is back to moaning at drivers on
the road and nitpicking, I daresay comedically, commenting
cathartically at detail, then he is right to claim..
"Never fear being a petty fool. It means you ain't dying".
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