Writing Quote by Peter Ackroyd
““dyer. (Looking at him scornfully) So that is why Wits swarm like Egypt's Frogs. If I were a Writer now, I would wish to thicken the water of my Discourse so that it was no longer easy or familiar. I would chuse a huge lushious Style! vannbrugghe. (Interrupting) Ah the music of Erudition, it is unimaginable to weaker Wits. dyer. (Ignoring him) I would imploy outlandish Phrases and fantasti-call Terms, thus to restore Terrour, Reverence and Desire like wild Lightning.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Witches of Eastwick, 1984
The speaker laments that discourse has become too easy, urging a return to grand, complex language to awe and inspire.
In simple terms: Complex language can restore awe and desire.
Key Takeaway
Embrace richer expression.
Themes
language
art
awe
creativity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- creative writing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
rhetoric
style
elitism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance richness with clarity?
- When does ornate language become pretentious?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may alienate audiences.
