Quote by Ernest Hemingway

My attitude toward punctuation is that it ought to be as conventional as possible. The game of golf would lose a good deal if croquet mallets and billiard cues were allowed on the putting green. You ought to be able to show that you can do it a good deal better than anyone else with the regular tools before you have a license to bring in your own improvements.

My attitude toward punctuation is that it ought to be as con

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses their belief that punctuation should adhere to conventional rules. They compare it to the game of golf, arguing that allowing different tools like croquet mallets and billiard cues on the putting green would diminish the game's essence. The author suggests that individuals should first master conventional punctuation skills before introducing their own innovations. The quote emphasizes the importance of proficiency and mastery within established guidelines before attempting to deviate from them.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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