Cheapen Quote by Ruth Sawyer
“One is so apt to cheapen a thing when one tries hastily to put it into words, and ever afterward it is never quite the same.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown, literary reflection
Highlights how attempting to describe something quickly can diminish its essence, leaving it altered forever.
In simple terms: Describing too fast can cheapen the original.
Key Takeaway
Take time to express thoughts fully.
Themes
communication
expression
authenticity
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- writing
- teaching
- art criticism
- personal storytelling
Key Concepts
linguistics
philosophy of language
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you preserve meaning when explaining?
- When does brevity serve you?
A Different Perspective
Over‑analysis can also strip meaning.
