It is by all odds the loftiest of cities. It even managed to reach the highest point in the sky at the lowest moment of the depression.
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I have yet to see a piece of writing, political or non-political, that does not have a slant. All writing slants the way a writer leans, and no man is born perpendicular.
Interpretation
What this quote means
All writing reflects the biases and perspectives of the writer.
E. B. White's quote highlights the inherent subjectivity in all forms of writing, emphasizing that every author has their unique viewpoints that influence how they present information. The phrase suggests that it is impossible for anyone to write without a bias, as our perspectives shape our interpretations and expressions.
Themes
WritingBiasPerspectiveSubjectivityOpinion
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on narrative techniques, this quote can illustrate how personal experiences influence storytelling.
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