Quote by Jon Fosse

...because if there was one thing he didn't like it was big words, they just lied and covered things up, those big words, they didn't let what really was live and breathe but just carried it off into something that wanted to be big, that's what he thought...

...because if there was one thing he didn't like it was big

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker dislikes the use of complex or elaborate language. They believe that big words are deceptive and only serve the purpose of disguising or distorting the truth. In their view, these words prevent the genuine essence of something from being fully experienced or understood. The speaker emphasizes the importance of authenticity and a straightforward approach, expressing a preference for simplicity over convoluted language.

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