Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Against the censurers of brevity. - Something said briefly can be the fruit of much long thought: but the reader who is a novice in this field, and has as yet reflected on it not at all, sees in everything said briefly something embryonic, not without censuring the author for having served him up such immature and unripened fare.

Against the censurers of brevity. - Something said briefly c

Summary

This quote criticizes those who dismiss or criticize brevity in communication. It suggests that a brief statement can be the result of extensive contemplation and thought. However, inexperienced readers may perceive concise messages as incomplete or underdeveloped, failing to recognize the depth and quality of the ideas presented. The quote highlights the tendency of some individuals to judge concise expressions without fully appreciating the effort put into creating them.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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