Great man Quote by Bertrand Russell

There are some simple maxims which I think might be commended to writers of expository prose. First: never use a long word if a…

— Bertrand Russell

“Why use long words when short ones will do? Not all readers have been to college or university.”

— Ken Scott

When writing for a mass audience, put a fact in every sentence.

— Michael Hastings

“Your education is important because with only a few words you can show an employer the depth of your potential.”

— Matthew T. Cross

Keep your exclamation points under control. You are allowed no more than two or three per 100,000 words of prose.

— Elmore Leonard

“Make a concise statement clearly and you should only need to say it once.”

— Mary Mihalic

The longest sentence you can form with two words is: I do.

— H. L. Mencken

Use short sentences. Use short first paragraphs. Use vigorous English. Be positive, not negative.

— Ernest Hemingway

Say all you have to say in the fewest possible words, or your reader will be sure to skip them; and in the plainest…

— John Ruskin

All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.

— Ernest Hemingway

“Write at a pace that doesn't surpass your creative flow. Don't be hasty; don't be sloppy. Don't forfeit impressive writing for an impressive word…

— Richelle E. Goodrich

“Slow down your thinking so you can note the criteria you are using to make your decision. 2. Write the criteria down as a principle.…

— Ray Dalio