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“Go, write it in a martial hand; be curst and brief; it is no matter how witty, so it be eloquent and fun of invention: taunt him with the licence of ink: if thou thou'st him some thrice, it shall not be amiss; and as many lies as will lie in thy shee.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Go, write it in a martial hand; be curst and brief; it is no matter how witty, so it be eloquent and fun of invention: taunt him with the licence of ink: if thou thou'st him some thrice, it shall not be amiss; and as many lies as will lie in thy shee.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

Encourages bold, concise writing that values wit and creativity over perfection.

In simple terms: Write boldly and creatively.

Key Takeaway

Embrace brevity and wit.

Themes

creativity writing confidence

Mood

playful confident

Type

inspirational literary

When to use this quote

  • authoring essays
  • crafting speeches
  • creative brainstorming
  • marketing copy

Key Concepts

rhetoric expression literary style

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance brevity with depth?
  • When does wit outweigh clarity?
A Different Perspective

May sacrifice depth for speed, leading to superficial work.

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