“Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer.”
Quote by William P. Alford
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William P. Alford
William P. Alford, born in 1948, is a renowned scholar specializing in Chinese law, culture, and Sino-American relations. His research and contributions have had a significant impact in these fields. more
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