Two quotes today, both from the inimitable Mark Twain, and both more or less about the same thing. Here's the first:As to the adjective, when in doubt, strike it out.
And the second:
Substitute "damn" every time you're inclined to write "very;" your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.
That's damn good advice, don't you think?
3 comments:
Excellent advice. Adjectives and adverbs are often used as a crutch for a weak sentence; use a stronger verb and the sentence will stand up for itself.
Damn straight.
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