Affection Quote by Sarah Vowell
“I have a similar affection for the parenthesis (but I always take most of my parentheses out, so as not to call undue attention to the glaring fact that I cannot think in complete sentences, that I think only in short fragments or long, run-on thought relays that the literati call stream of consciousness but I still like to think of as disdain for the finality of the period).”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Joy of Parentheses” in The New Yorker, 2018
She loves parentheses for their ability to hold fragmented thoughts, reflecting a stream‑of‑consciousness style.
In simple terms: She enjoys using parentheses to capture incomplete, flowing ideas.
Key Takeaway
Embrace tools that let you express nuanced thoughts.
Themes
writing
creativity
self‑expression
Mood
playful
introspective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- drafting essays
- blogging
- creative writing
- editing
Key Concepts
fragmented narrative
punctuation
literary style
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance fragmentary style with readability?
- When do parentheses enhance meaning?
A Different Perspective
Overuse may obscure clarity for readers.
