Inspirational Quotes

Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.

Context Appropriateness Behavior Social Norms Solemnity is proper in church, but things that are proper in church are not necessarily proper outside, and vice versa. For example, I can say a prayer while washing my teeth, but that does not mean I should wash my teeth in church.

C. S. Lewis

Appropriateness Intention Moderation Deliberation A speech idiosyncrasy, in the same way as an air quote, is really justifiable only if it's employed very sparingly and if the user consciously intends to be using it.

Christopher Hitchens