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Boiler room Quote by Lu Nei

“Our factory's boiler room had a big smokestack. What a waste of a sentence -- what factory's boiler room doesn't have a big smokestack?” quote by Lu Nei
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““Our factory's boiler room had a big smokestack. What a waste of a sentence -- what factory's boiler room doesn't have a big smokestack?””

Lu Nei

About This Quote

Source Short Story: The Boiler Room, Lu Nei, 2015

The sentence mocks redundant phrasing, highlighting how unnecessary details can obscure meaning and waste language.

In simple terms: Redundant words waste meaning.

Key Takeaway

Eliminate unnecessary details.

Themes

language clarity writing communication humor

Mood

wry reflective

Type

satirical educational

When to use this quote

  • editing workshops
  • writing guides
  • public speaking
  • advertising copy

Key Concepts

rhetorical redundancy literary satire editing principles

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does detail become distraction?
  • How can brevity improve persuasion?
A Different Perspective

Over‑explaining can dilute impact.

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