Quotes by William Zinsser

William Zinsser

American writer, editor, literary critic, and teacher

Lived from: 1922 - 2005

Category: Media | Writers (Contemporary)

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  • Clutter is the disease of American writing. We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills and meaningless jargon.
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  • Four basic premises of writing: clarity, brevity, simplicity, and humanity.
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  • Hard writing makes easy reading. Easy writing makes hard reading.
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  • There's no sentence that's too short in the eyes of God.
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  • Writing is a craft not an art.
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  • Writing is thinking on paper.
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What are the most famous quotes from William Zinsser?

The two most famous quotes from William Zinsser are:

  • "Clutter is the disease of American writing. We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills and meaningless jargon."
  • "Four basic premises of writing: clarity, brevity, simplicity, and humanity."

When did William Zinsser live?

William Zinsser was born in 1922 and died in the year 2005.