Unlike my subject will I frame my song, It shall be witty, and it shan't be long.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Creative works should be witty and concise.
- In plain terms
- Keep your writing clever and short.
- What can you take from it?
- Brevity enhances wit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your message too long?
Another view
Some topics need depth over brevity.
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