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“We have some writers so abstruse and deep that they drown themselves in their fathomless sentences.” quote by Josh Billings
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“We have some writers so abstruse and deep that they drown themselves in their fathomless sentences.”

Josh Billings

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Some writers are so obscure and profound that their sentences become incomprehensible.

In simple terms: Obscure writers drown in overly complex sentences.

Key Takeaway

Aim for clarity in writing.

Themes

writing clarity complexity

Mood

critical insightful

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • teaching writing
  • editing
  • reading comprehension

Key Concepts

Literary style communication over‑analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can depth be expressed without obscurity?
  • When is complexity justified?
A Different Perspective

Risk of alienating readers.

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