Quote by George Orwell, "Horizon", April,

A scrupulous writer in every sentence that he writes will ask himself. . . What am I trying to say? What words will express it?...And he probably asks himself. . . Could I put it more shortly? But you are not obliged to go to all this trouble. You can shirk it by simply throwing open your mind and letting the ready-made phrases come crowding in. They will construct your sentences for you

A scrupulous writer in every sentence that he writes will as

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of scrutinizing one's writing. It suggests that a meticulous writer constantly questions the purpose of their words and seeks concise expressions. However, it acknowledges that individuals have the option to evade this rigor by uncritically adopting clichÃ©d phrases, allowing them to effortlessly construct their sentences. Ultimately, this quote emphasizes the choice writers have between conscious thought and relying on preconceived, unoriginal language.

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By George Orwell, "Horizon", April,

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