"Never use an adverb to modify the verb 'said' . . . he admonished gravely. To use an adverb this way (or almost any way) is a mortal sin. The writer is now exposing himself in earnest, using a word that distracts and can interrupt the rhythm of the exchange."

-- Elmore Leonard

#Writing Quotes #Verbs Quotes #Use Quotes

“I am really focused on how I can improve myself and the world around me.”

Source : "Face Time | Rachel Roy". Interview with Tina Turnbow, tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com. January 24, 2012.
“It's the premium time, the fourth quarter. October, November, December and now, if you will, going over into the first quarter in January. But really, football, that's when the interest is in the game.”

Source : Source: bleacherreport.com
“It's funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they'll do practically anything you want them to.”

Source : J. D. SALINGER (1951). “THE CATCHER IN THE RYE”
“If I said any more it would just be a lie; you can't use words to corral something this wild.”
“Thank heavens, the sun has gone in and I donâ€™t have to go out and enjoy it.”
“EXPRESSIONS Look without! Behold the beauty of the day, The shout of color to glad color, rocks and trees, and sun and seas, and wind and sky: All these are God's expression, art work of His hand, which men must love ere they can understand.”
“Make sure you marry someone who laughs at the same things you do.”
“I have decided to denounce communism, though I love the Communists. I don't find it to be right to preach the gospel without denouncing communism.”

Source : Richard Wurmbrand (2017). “Tortured for Christ: 50th Anniversary Edition”, p.74, David C Cook

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