We have some writers so abstruse and deep that they drown…
“We have some writers so abstruse and deep that they drown themselves in their fathomless sentences.”
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.
Aim for clarity in writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching writing
- editing
- reading comprehension
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can depth be expressed without obscurity?
- When is complexity justified?
Risk of alienating readers.