Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands and goes to work. -Carl Sandburg

 

Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands and goes to work.


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This quote is just one of 19 total Carl Sandburg quotes in our collection. Carl Sandburg is known for saying 'Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands and goes to work.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.

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I see America, not in the setting sun of a black night of despair ahead of us, I see America in the crimson light of a rising sun fresh from the burning, creative hand of God. I see great days ahead, great days possible to men and women of will and vision.

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I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.

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The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to. -Carl Sandburg
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I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth.

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