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“Do not try to make your headline so short that it fails to express your idea properly. It's more important to say what you want to say - even if it takes 20 words to do than make it short and fail to express your idea.”

Quote by John Caples

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John Caples was an American author renowned for his advertising copywriting. His career began in the 1920s, and he achieved great success in the advertising industry. Caples' works are known for their concise and persuasive language, which had a profound impact on the advertising world. more

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