I fancy mankind may come, in time, to write all aphoristically, except in narrative; grow weary of preparation, and connection, and illustration, and all those arts by which a big book is made.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writers may eventually prefer concise aphorisms over long, detailed books.
- In plain terms
- Future writing might favor short, sharp thoughts over big books.
- What can you take from it?
- Brevity and directness may replace lengthy exposition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is lost when we simplify too much?
- How do we balance depth and brevity?
Another view
Complex ideas often need length to be explained properly.
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