Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know of: abide by it; it will counsel you best.
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Next to doing things that deserve to be written, nothing gets a man more credit, or gives him more pleasure than to write things that deserve to be read.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing meaningful content provides both recognition and joy.
This quote emphasizes the value of writing well-crafted and meaningful content. It suggests that not only do actions worthy of documentation bring credit to a person, but the act of writing something that resonates with readers is equally rewarding, indicating the dual importance of both creation and communication in one's legacy.
Themes
WritingMeaningfulCreditPleasureContent
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote while giving a speech about the importance of literature.
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