All things Quote by Thomas Sprat
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“[In the Royal Society, there] has been, a constant Resolution, to reject all the amplifications, digressions, and swellings of style: to return back to the primitive purity, and shortness, when men deliver'd so many things, almost in an equal number of words. They have exacted from all their members, a close, naked, natural way of speaking; positive expressions; clear senses; a native easiness: bringing all things as near the Mathematical plainness, as they can: and preferring the language of Artizans, Countrymen, and Merchants, before that, of Wits, or Scholars.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The History of the Royal Society, 1667
Clear, concise language should replace ornate, overly complex expression.
In simple terms: Speak plainly.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize clarity over flourish.
Themes
communication
simplicity
precision
Mood
analytical
instructive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- public speaking
- technical documentation
Key Concepts
rhetoric
plain language movement
Questions to Reflect On
- When does elaborate language serve a purpose?
- How can you balance clarity with richness?
A Different Perspective
Simplicity may omit nuance needed for depth.
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