Writing Quote by William Knowlton Zinsser Download Open image ““Thinking clearly is a conscious act that writers must force on themselves,”” — William Knowlton Zinsser ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Philosophy of Mind Writing
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“Probably no subject is too hard if people take the trouble to think and write and read clearly.” — William Knowlton Zinsser Copy Share Image
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“Be grateful for everything you can throw away. Reexamine each sentence you put on paper. Is” — William Knowlton Zinsser Copy Share Image
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“And yet, on balance, affirmative action has, I think, been a qualified success.” A 13-word sentence with five hedging words. I give it first… — William Knowlton Zinsser Copy Share Image
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“Every writing project must be reduced before you start to write.” — William Knowlton Zinsser Copy Share Image
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Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
