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Quote by William Shawn

“Amid chaos of images, we value coherence. We believe in the printed word. And we believe in clarity. And we believe in immaculate syntax. And in the beauty of the English language.”

Quote by William Shawn

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William Shawn
William Shawn

William Shawn, born on August 31, 1907, was an influential editor in the mid-20th century. He is best known for his transformative role as the editor of The New Yorker magazine, which he led for 25 years and became synonymous with the magazine's style and content. more

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