Clear Quote by E. B. White
“The main thing I try to do is write as clearly as I can. I rewrite a good deal to make it clear.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Writing” (The New Yorker, 1949)
Clarity is achieved through diligent revision and striving for simplicity in expression.
In simple terms: Clear writing comes from careful revision.
Revise for clarity and simplicity.
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When to use this quote
- academic writing
- creative writing
- professional communication
- self‑improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much revision is enough?
Can over‑editing strip voice?