Grammar, perfectly understood, enables us, not only to express our meaning fully and clearly, but so to express it as to enable us to defy the ingenuity of man to give to our words any other meaning than that which we ourselves intend them to express.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mastering grammar allows clear expression that prevents misinterpretation.
- In plain terms
- Good grammar lets you say exactly what you mean without confusion.
- What can you take from it?
- Grammar precision prevents misunderstanding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does grammar guarantee clarity?
- Why is precision important?
Another view
Grammar cannot fix all ambiguity in language.
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