In every man's writings, the character of the writer must lie recorded.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person’s true character always shows in their writing.
- In plain terms
- You can tell what a person is like from what they write.
- What can you take from it?
- Writing reveals who you really are.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your writing say about you?
- Can you judge someone just by their writing?
Another view
People can also fake their character in writing.
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