Einstein was talking about scientific writing, but it's a good counterweight to the verbose literary style most people learn in school.
In my own writing, I prize beauty. But I never focus on beauty until my essays are clear. Adding flair is the last thing I do before I publish.
5:21 PM ยท Jan 18, 2021
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Richard Hamming, one of the top scientists of the 20th century, said that good ideas aren't enough.
Everybody's busy, so writers must present their ideas well too. He said: "You have to sell it... If they don't stop and read it, you won't get credit."
(h/t @MarcRuby)
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