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“Reading the dictionary helps me express myself better. I can spend hours flicking through a thesaurus, too. It's not about expanding my vocabulary, it's just that I have a very specific taste with words. I'll sit and write lists of them to help me better describe my life.” quote by Arlo Parks
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“Reading the dictionary helps me express myself better. I can spend hours flicking through a thesaurus, too. It's not about expanding my vocabulary, it's just that I have a very specific taste with words. I'll sit and write lists of them to help me better describe my life.”

Arlo Parks

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2022

Building a personal lexicon through dictionaries and thesauri sharpens self‑expression.

In simple terms: Choosing words carefully improves how you describe life.

Key Takeaway

Curate your vocabulary.

Themes

creativity self‑expression language

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing journals
  • crafting poetry
  • describing experiences

Key Concepts

lexical choice personal style

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance precision with accessibility?
  • What words best capture your core feelings?
A Different Perspective

Over‑focus on rare words can alienate readers.

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