Break Quote by A. E. van Vogt
“It's difficult for me to feel that a solid page without the breakups of paragraphs can be interesting. I break mine up perhaps sooner than I should in terms of the usage of the English language.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Slan by A. E. van Vogt, 1940
The author finds continuous text without paragraph breaks hard to engage with, so he often inserts breaks earlier than necessary, reflecting on how formatting affects readability.
In simple terms: Long blocks of text feel dull; breaks help interest.
Key Takeaway
Use paragraph breaks deliberately to aid reader engagement.
Themes
writing
readability
structure
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
instructional
observational
When to use this quote
- editing manuscripts
- teaching writing
- designing web content
- publishing articles
Key Concepts
literary style
reader cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do paragraph breaks change your reading experience?
- When is it better to keep text unbroken?
A Different Perspective
Over‑segmenting can disrupt narrative flow and dilute emphasis.
![“I know that sounds ineffective and daunting, but it [throw hundreds of pages away] is actually my favorite part of the writing process.” quote by Megan Chance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bf7/megan-chance-8853_knows_i-know-that-sounds-ineffective-and-daunt_1314690.jpg)
