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Inspirational Quotes by William Strunk, Jr.
- If you don't know how to pronounce a word, say it loud!
- It is worse to be irresolute than to be wrong.
- Make definite assertions. Avoid tame, colorless, hesitating, non-committal language.
- The adjective hasn't been built that can pull a weak or inaccurate noun out of a tight place,
- Vigorous writing is concise.
- Opinions scattered indiscriminately about leave the mark of egotism.
- Do not, therefore, say "I feel nauseous," unless you are sure you have that effect on others.
- Instead of announcing what you are about to tell is interesting, make it so.
- Rich, ornate prose is hard to digest, generally unwholesome, and sometimes nauseating.
- Never call a stomach a tummy without good reason.
- None are so fallible as those who are sure they're right.
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