If you can't write clearly, you probably don't think nearly as well as…

Kurt Vonnegut
638 citations
If you can't write clearly, you probably don't think nearly as well as you think you do. ✨ Kurt Vonnegut (2008). Armageddon in Retrospect, p.8, Penguin
Thought
23

More Author Quotes

What is my definition of jazz? Safe sex of the highest order. ✨ Kurt Vonnegut (2008). Armageddon in Retrospect, p.26, Penguin
He is in a constant state of stage fright, he says, because he never knows what part of his life he is going to have to act in next ✨ Kurt Vonnegut (1969). Slaughterhouse-five: or, The children's cru … ▶
The city was blacked out because bombers might come, so Billy didn't get to see Dresden do one of the most cheerful things a city can do when the sun goes down, which is to wink its lights on one by … ▶
People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order so they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. ✨ Kurt Vonnegut (1988). Co … ▶
I have been a writer since 1949. I am self-taught. I have no theories about writing that might help others. When I write, I simply become what I seemingly must become. I am six feet two and weigh nea … ▶

If you can't write clearly, you probably don't think nearly as well as you think you do. ✨ Kurt Vonnegut (2008). Armageddon in Retrospect, p.8, Penguin

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes