Care Quote by Norton Juster
“And that's why people no longer care which words they use as long as they use lots of them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Phantom Tollbooth, 1961
People care less about precise word choice and more about using many words, indicating a shift toward quantity over quality in communication.
In simple terms: Quantity of words outweighs careful choice.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize clarity over verbosity.
Themes
communication
language
quality
quantity
Mood
critical
observational
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- social media
Key Concepts
semantic precision
linguistic laziness
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance expressiveness with precision?
A Different Perspective
Does using many words dilute meaning?
