William Strunk Jr. Quotes


Make definite assertions. Avoid tame, colorless, hesitating, non-committal language.


Citations

Strunk, William, Jr. The Elements of Style. Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1920, p. 23.

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  • Born: July 1, 1869
  • Died: September 26, 1946
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Writer

William Strunk Jr. was an American professor of English at Cornell University and author of The Elements of Style (1918). After revision and enlargement by his former student E. B. White, it became a highly influential guide to English usage during the late 20th century, commonly called Strunk & White.