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As far as Im concerned, whom is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler
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"As far as I'm concerned, "whom" is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler"

- Calvin Trillin

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This quote by Calvin Trillin is an amusing way of revealing his contempt for using the word "whom". He suggests that the word was developed to make people sound more sophisticated and formal, like a butler. He thinks that the word is unneeded which it is not needed to utilize it in order to sound informed. He is suggesting that people need to not feel obligated to utilize the word "whom" in order to sound more intelligent. He is likewise implying that making use of the word "whom" is dated and unnecessary in modern language. This quote is a funny method of revealing his opinion on making use of the word "whom" and how it is not required to utilize it in order to sound educated.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Calvin Trillin somewhere between December 5, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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