Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

The writer who neglects punctuation, or mispunctuates, is liable to be misunderstood for the want of merely a comma, it often occurs that an axiom appears a paradox, or that a sarcasm is converted into a sermonoid.

The writer who neglects punctuation, or mispunctuates, is li

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This quote emphasizes the importance of proper punctuation in writing. It suggests that a writer who fails to use punctuation correctly or neglects it altogether may be easily misunderstood. Even the absence or misuse of a simple comma can lead to the confusion of an axiom for a paradox or turn sarcasm into something resembling a sermon. It highlights how punctuation serves as a crucial tool in conveying meaning and tone effectively in writing.

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