I am paid by the word, so I always write the shortest words possible.
Interpretation
Bertrand Russell humorously comments on writing concisely to maximize his earnings.
In this quote, Bertrand Russell humorously reflects on the nature of writing and the paradox of being compensated for each word. He suggests that if he is rewarded by the volume of words, it would be logical to employ the shortest and simplest words, highlighting the often absurd relationship between compensation and creative expression.
In practice
In a writing workshop to emphasize the importance of conciseness.
St. Paul introduced an entirely novel view of marriage, that it existed primarily to prevent the sin of fornication. It is just as if one were to maintain that the sole reason for baking bread is to prevent people from stealing cake.
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Better sexy and racy Than sexist and racist
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No one who has had "Taps" played for them has ever been able to hear it.
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