Insult Quote by H. G. Wells
“He spares no resource in telling of his dead inventions... Bare verbs he rarely tolerates. He splits infinitives and fills them up with adverbial stuffing. He presses the passing colloquialism into his service. His vast paragraphis sweat and struggle; the”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Time Machine, 1895 (excerpt)
He critiques verbose, over‑styled writing that sacrifices clarity for flourish.
In simple terms: Avoid overly complex language that obscures meaning.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize clear, concise expression.
Themes
writing style
clarity
literary criticism
grammar
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- editing drafts
- teaching writing
- publishing reviews
Key Concepts
verbosity
infinitive splitting
adverbial excess
Questions to Reflect On
- When is elaborate language justified?
- How does style influence reader engagement?
A Different Perspective
Complexity can sometimes enhance artistic effect.
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