Good writers have two things in common: they prefer to be understood rather than admired; and they do not write for knowing and over-acute readers. (Friedrich Nietzsche)

Good writers have two things in common: they prefer to be understood rather than admired; and they do not write for knowing and over-acute readers.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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