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Writers will often find themselves steering by stars that are disturbingly in motion.

William Strunk Jr.

Writers will often find themselves steering by stars that are disturbingly in motion.

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Remember, it is no sign of weakness or defeat that your manuscript ends up in need of major surgery. This is a common occurrence in all writing, and among the best writers.

William Strunk Jr.

Remember, it is no sign of weakness or defeat that your manuscript ends up in need of major surgery. This is a common occurrence in all writing, and among the best writers.

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About Author
William Strunk Jr. (July 1, 1869 – September 26, 1946) was an American professor of English at Cornell University and author of The Elements of Style (1918). After revision and enlargement by his former student E. B. White, it became a highly influential guide to English usage during the late 20th century, commonly called Strunk & White.

In his New Yorker column of July 27, 1957, E. B. White praised the little book as a forty-three-page summation of the case for cleanliness, accuracy, and brevity in the use of English.

William Strunk Jr.

In his New Yorker column of July 27, 1957, E. B. White praised the little book as a forty-three-page summation of the case for cleanliness, accuracy, and brevity in the use of English.

Do not, therefore, say "I feel nauseous," unless you are sure you have that effect on others.

William Strunk Jr.

Do not, therefore, say "I feel nauseous," unless you are sure you have that effect on others.

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Vigorous writing is concise.

William Strunk Jr.

Vigorous writing is concise.

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