Drown Quote by Josh Billings
“We have some writers so abstruse and deep that they drown themselves in their fathomless sentences.”
About This Quote
Source Quote collection: 19th‑century aphorisms, 1860
Some writers are so obscure and profound that their sentences become incomprehensible.
In simple terms: Obscure writers drown in overly complex sentences.
Key Takeaway
Aim for clarity in writing.
Themes
writing
clarity
complexity
Mood
critical
insightful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- teaching writing
- editing
- reading comprehension
Key Concepts
Literary style
communication
over‑analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can depth be expressed without obscurity?
- When is complexity justified?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating readers.
