Quote by Stephen King

Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong wo

Summary

This quote suggests that using a thesaurus to find substitute words for what one wants to express is not a fruitful approach. It implies that the right word should come to mind naturally and be chosen intentionally. It argues that relying on a thesaurus can lead to using words that do not accurately convey the intended meaning. In essence, the quote highlights the importance of using authentic and genuine language rather than relying on artificially sourced synonyms.

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By Stephen King

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