Quote by Thornton Wilder

Many great writers have been extraordinarily awkward in daily exchange, but the greatest give the impression that their style was nursed by the closest attention to colloquial speech.

Many great writers have been extraordinarily awkward in dail

Summary

This quote suggests that while some great writers may struggle with social interaction in their personal lives, the most exceptional ones are able to capture the essence of natural conversation in their writing. These writers make it seem as though their unique writing style was developed by carefully observing and studying everyday, informal speech. Despite their own social awkwardness, they are able to create prose that feels authentic and relatable to readers. This quote emphasizes the importance of paying attention to colloquial speech in order to create powerful and compelling written works.

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