“You write with ease to show your breeding, but easy writing's curst hard reading.”
What this quote means
Sheridan, playwright and poet, ironically comments on writing: what seems easy to write is often hard to read. Behind an apparent ease lies considerable work on style and clarity. The writer must make an effort to make the text fluid and pleasant, but the reader sometimes has to decipher complex sentences. This quote reminds us that the quality of a work is not measured by the ease of its creation, but by the effect it has on the reader.
How to apply it daily
When you write, revise your texts by putting yourself in the reader's shoes. Simplify overly convoluted sentences and ensure your message is clear and accessible.
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