James Thurber: Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Guide to Modern English Usage

Saturday is the day for lazy blogging, and that’s why I’m turning you, Dear Reader, over to James Thurber and his distinct grasp of the use of the English language:

“Word has somehow got around that a split infinitive is always wrong. This is of a piece with the sentimental and outworn notion that it is always wrong to strike a lady.” …

You may, Dear Reader, expect a new review or two on the Modern Pea Pod within the week.