It becomes almost second nature to be on guard against the creative pattern of our own thought.
Alice ChildressZis and zat' when uttered by the French is considered charming, but 'dis and dat' as an Africanism is ridiculed as gross and ugly.
Alice ChildressA gift - be it a present, a kind word or a job done with care and love - explains itself!... and if receivin' it embarrasses you, it's because your 'thanks box' is warped.
Alice Childress