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Right Words Quotes

Use the right word, not its second cousin.

Use the right word, not its second cousin.

Mark Twain (1994). “Tales, Speeches, Essays, and Sketches”, p.349, Penguin

There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening we shall hear the right word.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1983). “Essays and Lectures”, p.309, Library of America

Of what help is anyone who can only be approached with the right words?

Elizabeth Bibesco (1951). “Haven: Short Stories, Poems, and Aphorisms”

Put one word after another. Find the right word, put it down.

"Your rules for writing" by Michelle Pauli, www.theguardian.com. February 23, 2010.

One word is worth a thousand pictures. If it's the right word.

Edward Abbey (1984). “Beyond the Wall: Essays from the Outside”, p.11, Macmillan

Aren't you, uh..." Clary searched for the right word. "Reproducing?

Cassandra Clare (2012). “Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls”, p.173, Simon and Schuster