Quote by Katherine Anne Porter

You can't write about people out of textbooks, and you can't use jargon. You have to speak clearly and simply and purely in a language that a six-year-old child can understand; and yet have the meanings and the overtones of language, and the implications, that appeal to the highest intelligence.

You can't write about people out of textbooks, and you can't

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of clear and concise communication. It suggests that when writing about people, one should avoid relying on textbooks or complex jargon. Instead, the focus should be on crafting a message that is easily understandable to a six-year-old child. However, the language used should also possess depth, meaning, and implications that can resonate with individuals of the highest intelligence. The quote emphasizes the need for simplicity in expression while maintaining the capacity to engage and provoke thought in a diverse audience.

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By Katherine Anne Porter

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