Breathe Quote by Stanley Fish
“Just as you can practice three-word sentences or sentences that travel across time zones, so can you practice writing sentences that breathe unshakable conviction.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Writing, Stanford University, 2015
Practice concise, confident sentences to develop unshakable conviction in writing.
In simple terms: Write short, confident sentences.
Practice brevity to build conviction.
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When to use this quote
- classroom exercises
- personal journaling
- public speaking
- editing drafts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sentence length affect persuasiveness?
- When is brevity inappropriate?
May limit depth; brevity can oversimplify complex ideas.