“Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill rode to glory on the back of the strong declarative sentence.”
Quote by William Zinsser
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William Zinsser
William Zinsser was an American writer renowned for his concise, clear, and humorous writing style. His works spanned a variety of fields including literature, history, and practical writing, with his most famous titles being 'On Writing Well' and 'American Writing'. Zinsser's writing style has had a profound impact on modern writing. more
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