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“Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.” quote by Jean Rostand
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“Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.”

Jean Rostand

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Power of Brevity, 1935

Short, perfect sentences convey complete meaning without excess.

In simple terms: Brevity can be complete.

Key Takeaway

Craft concise, impactful statements.

Themes

writing brevity communication

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

literary didactic

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • advertising
  • teaching

Key Concepts

linguistics philosophy style

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is detail necessary?
  • How do you balance brevity and depth?
A Different Perspective

Over‑simplification can omit nuance.

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