Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words? He thinks I don't know the ten-dollar words. I know them all right. But there are older and simpler and better words, and those are the ones I use.

Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from b

Summary

In this quote, William Faulkner is criticized for his belief that powerful emotions can only be expressed through complex language. The speaker sarcastically acknowledges their familiarity with sophisticated vocabulary, implying that Faulkner overlooks the effectiveness of older, simpler words. The speaker emphasizes the beauty and clarity of these words, suggesting that they are more valuable in conveying deep emotions. This quote challenges the notion that complexity equates to emotional depth, advocating for the use of simpler language to convey profound thoughts and feelings.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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