The Courtier says
"It is true that in all languages some things are always good, such as facility, good order, fullness, fine periods of harmonious clasues; and that, on the contrary, affectation and the other things that are opposed to these are bad.
But among words there are some that remain good for a time, then grow old and lose their grace completely, whereas others gain in strength and come into favor; because, just as the seasons of the year divest the earth of her flowers and fruits, and then clothe her again with others, so time causes those first words to fall, and usage brings others to life, giving them grace and dignity,
"It is true that in all languages some things are always good, such as facility, good order, fullness, fine periods of harmonious clasues; and that, on the contrary, affectation and the other things that are opposed to these are bad.
But among words there are some that remain good for a time, then grow old and lose their grace completely, whereas others gain in strength and come into favor; because, just as the seasons of the year divest the earth of her flowers and fruits, and then clothe her again with others, so time causes those first words to fall, and usage brings others to life, giving them grace and dignity,
until they are gradually consumed by the envious jaws of time, when they too go to their death; because, in the end, we and all thngs are mortal."
I'd like to open the arena: a gallery of things I love. All about the intricacies of language. And as arenas are venues for game and play, my hope is that this becomes interactive.
