I found cause to wonder upon what ground the English accuse Americans of corrupting the language by introducing slang words. I think I heard more and more different kinds of slang during my few weeks' stay in London than in my whole "tenderloin" life in New York. But I suppose the English feel that the language is theirs, and that they may do with it as they please without at the same time allowing that privilege to others.
James Weldon JohnsonIt is strange how in some things honest people can be dishonest without the slightest compunction.
James Weldon JohnsonThe fortress inspired a tremendous confidence. It was the only propeller driven aircraft I have flown that was completely viceless; there were no undesirable flight characteristics. The directional stability was excellent and, properly trimmed, the B-17 could be taken off, landed and banked without change of trim.
James Weldon JohnsonI thought of Paris as a beauty spot on the face of the earth, and of London as a big freckle.
James Weldon JohnsonAnd so for a couple of years my life was divided between my music and my school books.
James Weldon Johnson