Character Quote by Alan Rickman
![“I suppose with any good writing and interesting characters, you can have that awfully overused word [...] - a jouuuuuurney.” quote by Alan Rickman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e0d/alan-rickman-4156_character_i-suppose-with-any-good-writing-and-inte_2433087.jpg)
“I suppose with any good writing and interesting characters, you can have that awfully overused word [...] - a jouuuuuurney.”
About This Quote
Source Film: “The Princess Bride”, 1987 (dialogue)
Suggests that overused words can become tiresome, encouraging writers to seek fresh expression.
In simple terms: Avoid clichés; find new ways to say things.
Key Takeaway
Write with originality.
Themes
writing
creativity
language
clichés
expression
Mood
thoughtful
creative
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- screenplay development
- blog writing
- public speaking
- editing workshops
Key Concepts
literary criticism
creative writing
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you refresh a tired phrase?
- When is a cliché acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Clichés can still be effective if subverted.
![“This word gets overused in describing actors but I think it applies to Mike [Tyson] in this case - he was totally fearless. He jumped in and played with us comedically and improvised a lot. A lot of jokes in those scenes with him are from him improvising.” quote by Ed Helms](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/10a/ed-helms-4996_actors_this-word-gets-overused-in-describing-ac_517777.jpg)
