Deviate Quote by Christian Nestell Bovee
“A profusion of fancies and quotations is out of place in a love-letter. True feeling is always direct, and never deviates into by-ways to cull flowers of rhetoric.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Love Letter Advice, 19th century
Excessive fancy language and quotations distract from genuine feeling in love letters; true emotion should be straightforward and unadorned.
In simple terms: Simple, direct expression beats ornate language in love letters.
Key Takeaway
Speak plainly to convey true love.
Themes
love
communication
authenticity
writing
literature
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
advice
literary
When to use this quote
- writing a love note
- editing romantic messages
- teaching writing
- personal letters
Key Concepts
rhetoric
simplicity
emotional honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance honesty and elegance?
- When does simplicity become bland?
A Different Perspective
Overly simple language may seem insincere if not heartfelt.
