diff --git a/extensions/lang-english/locale/core.yml b/extensions/lang-english/locale/core.yml
index d471ae877..fde464538 100644
--- a/extensions/lang-english/locale/core.yml
+++ b/extensions/lang-english/locale/core.yml
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ core:
 
     # These translations are used in the discussion list.
     discussion_list:
-      empty_text: "It looks like there are no discussions here."
+      empty_text: It looks like there are no discussions here.
       load_more_button: => core.ref.load_more
       mark_as_read_tooltip: Mark as Read
       replied_text: "{username} replied {ago}"