14 Quotes by Claude C. Hopkins about writing
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A man coined to superlative must expect that his every statement will be taken with some caution
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Do nothing to merely interest, assume or attract. This is not your province. Do only that wins the people you are after in the cheapest possible way
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"Best in the world," "lowest price in existence, " etc are at best claiming the expected. But superlative of that sort are usually damaging. They suggestion looseness of expression, a tendency to exaggerate, a careless truth. They lead readers to discount all the statements that you make
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Fine writing is a distinct disadvantage. So is unique literary style. They take attention from the subject
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Ads are not written to entertain. When they do, those entertainment seekers rare little likely to be the people whom you want. This is one of the greatest advertising faults. Ad writers abandon their part. They forgot they are salesmen and try to be performers. Instead of sales, they seek applause
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