Quote by James Payn

And what holds good of verse holds infinitely better in respect to prose.

And what holds good of verse holds infinitely better in resp

Summary

This quote suggests that the standards and guidelines that apply to poetry are even more essential in regards to writing prose. It emphasizes that the principles that govern the structure, style, and significance of verse are of greater importance when applied to writing in prose. It conveys the idea that prose, as a form of writing, should strive to reach a similar level of excellence and precision as poetry, recognizing the value of well-crafted language and composition in both genres.

By James Payn

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