Conclusion Quote by Edward Topsell
“Some learned writers . . . have compared a Scorpion to an Epigram . . . because as the sting of the Scorpion lyeth in the tayl, so the force and virtue of an epigram is in the conclusion.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The History of Animals, 1658
An epigram’s impact lies in its sharp conclusion, much like a scorpion’s sting delivers its effect at the tail.
In simple terms: Sharp conclusions deliver impact.
Key Takeaway
Craft concise, powerful endings.
Themes
writing
literature
precision
impact
Mood
analytical
instructive
Type
literary
didactic
When to use this quote
- poetry composition
- speech writing
- advertising slogans
Key Concepts
rhetoric
poetics
conciseness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance brevity with meaning?
- When does a sharp ending become blunt?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on brevity can sacrifice depth.
