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“In the use of words, quality is more important than quantity.” quote by E.C. McKenzie
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““In the use of words, quality is more important than quantity.””

E.C. McKenzie

About This Quote

Source Article: Writing Quality, 2019

Effective communication values precise, meaningful words over many.

In simple terms: Quality of words beats quantity.

Key Takeaway

Choose words carefully to convey meaning.

Themes

communication writing clarity

Mood

analytical practical

Type

instructional professional

When to use this quote

  • business emails
  • academic papers
  • creative writing
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

conciseness precision impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve word choice?
  • What balance of brevity and detail works for you?
A Different Perspective

Too few words can seem vague.

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