Details Quote by Willa Cather
“Too much detail is apt, like any other form of extravagance, to become slightly vulgar.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Song of the Lark, 1915
Excessive detail can become gaudy, turning refined expression into vulgarity.
In simple terms: Too much detail can seem vulgar.
Balance detail with elegance.
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When to use this quote
- writing
- design
- fashion
- interior decor
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does detail enhance rather than detract?
- How do you gauge tasteful excess?
The statement may ignore cultural differences in taste.