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I wish the word whimsical wasnt used now
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"I wish the word whimsical wasn't used now"

- Roger McGough

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This quote by Roger McGough is a reflection on the changing nature of language and how words can end up being worn-out and lose their original meaning. McGough is revealing a sense of nostalgia for the word whimsical, which he believes has actually been excessive used and has lost its original beauty. He wants that the word was still utilized in its original context, to explain something that is lighthearted, fanciful, and amusing. McGough's quote is a reminder that language is continuously progressing which words can end up being worn-out and lose their original meaning. It is a reminder to be conscious of the words we use and to appreciate the beauty of language.

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Roger McGough This quote is written / told by Roger McGough somewhere between November 9, 1937 and today. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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