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“You know that I write slowly. This is chiefly because I am never satisfied until I have said as much as possible in a few words, and writing briefly takes far more time than writing at length.” quote by Carl Friedrich Gauss
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“You know that I write slowly. This is chiefly because I am never satisfied until I have said as much as possible in a few words, and writing briefly takes far more time than writing at length.”

Carl Friedrich Gauss

About This Quote

Source Letter to a colleague, 1805

Brief writing demands more effort because it requires precise, concise expression.

In simple terms: Writing concisely takes more work.

Key Takeaway

Practice brevity.

Themes

writing precision effort

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

educational practical

When to use this quote

  • academic papers
  • business reports
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

concise communication ling of expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance clarity and brevity?
  • When is detail more important than brevity?
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Complex ideas may be oversimplified.

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