Quote by C.S. Lewis

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say infinitely when you mean very; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say infinitel

Summary

This quote urges individuals to avoid using overly complex or exaggerated language when discussing something simple. By cautioning against substituting words like "very" with "infinitely," it highlights the importance of reserving powerful, emphatic language for situations that truly warrant it. By preserving the authenticity and impact of such words, we ensure their effectiveness when describing something genuinely boundless or infinite. In essence, this quote encourages linguistic precision and suggests saving grandiloquent vocabulary for moments that genuinely merit it.

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Language Communication On Writing Power Of Words Exageration Superlatives

By C.S. Lewis

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