The secret of good writing is to say an old thing in a new way or to say a new thing in an old way.
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"The secret of good writing is to say an old thing in a new way or to say a new thing in an old way." — Richard Harding Davis
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The secret of good writing is to say an old thing in a new way or to say a new thing in an old way. — Richard Harding Davis
About Richard Harding Davis
Richard Harding Davis was a Journalist from United States (1864–1916).
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This quote is attributed to Richard Harding Davis, a Journalist from United States.
When did Richard Harding Davis live?
Richard Harding Davis lived from 1864 – 1916.