William Zinsser quotes - page 2

We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills and meaningless jargon. (William Zinsser)
Be a writer. Write things down. View quote
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This is a book by a writer who does some teaching, not a book by a teacher who does some writing, and one of the satisfactions of the craft is that there's always something new to learn. View quote
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I've never heard anybody smile. View quote
William Zinsser
Pure nonsense is a joy forever, as Keats didn't quite say. I love to see a writer flying high, just for the hell of it. View quote
William Zinsser

William Zinsser

Occupation: American Writer
Born: October 7, 1922
Died: May 12, 2015
Quotes count: 30
Wikipedia: William Zinsser

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