In writing are the roots, in writing are the foundations of eloquence; by writing resources are stored up, as it were, in a sacred repository, when they may be drawn forth for sudden emergencies, or as circumstances require.

We should not write so that it is possible for the reader to understand us, but so that it is impossible for him to misunderstand us.

From writing rapidly it does not result that one writes well, but from writing well it results that one writes rapidly.

One should aim not at being possible to understand, but at being impossible to misunderstand.

Prune what is turgid, elevate what is commonplace, arrange what is disorderly, introduce rhythm where the language is harsh, modify where it is too absolute.

Write quickly and you will never write well; write well, and you will soon write quickly.