Fashion Quote by Anonymous
““Strunk and White wrote in Elements of Style, “Do not overstate…a single overstatement, wherever or however it occurs, diminishes the whole.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Elements of Style by Strunk and White, 1918
Excessive exaggeration weakens credibility; even one overstatement can undermine the entire message.
In simple terms: Overstatement harms credibility.
Key Takeaway
Avoid exaggeration.
Themes
communication
clarity
integrity
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
educational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- marketing
- debate
- teaching
Key Concepts
rhetoric
precision
trustworthiness
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you overstated and what was the result?
- How can you convey emphasis without exaggeration?
A Different Perspective
Overstatement can be persuasive in storytelling but risks losing trust.
