writing Quotes

A period may be defined as a portion of speech that has in itself a beginning and an end, being at the same time not too big to be taken in at a glance

A good style must have an air of novelty, at the same time concealing its art.

PLOT is CHARACTER revealed by ACTION.

When writing the plot and choosing the right words, the poet should imagine the scene as clearly as possible. By seeing everything vividly, as if watching it happen, they will find what fits and are less likely to miss inconsistencies.

Speeches are like babies-easy to conceive but hard to deliver.

Speech is the representation of the mind, and writing is the representation of speech.

In general, what is written must be easy to read and easy to speak; which is the same.

A good style must, first of all, be clear. It must not be mean or above the dignity of the subject. It must be appropriate.

To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man.