Average Quote by Evelyn Waugh
“One has to regard a man as a Master who can produce on average three uniquely brilliant and entirely original similes to every page.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh, 1928
The quote praises a writer who can consistently craft multiple fresh, striking comparisons per page, highlighting creative brilliance.
In simple terms: A writer can make many original similes each page.
Value originality in writing.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- creative workshops
- editing
- teaching literature
- writing practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train yourself to think of fresh comparisons?
- What benefits do vivid similes bring to readers?
Originality can be hard to sustain under tight deadlines.