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When Churchill Got His Foot Caught on a Dangling Preposition

By Commonplace Fun Facts on August 23, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Few people have ever commanded such a mastery of the English language as Winston Churchill. He labored over his speeches and writing, carefully selecting just the right words in just the right […]

Wordiness Is a Defense Against Popularity

By Commonplace Fun Facts on April 6, 2020 • ( 7 Comments )

This report, by its very length, defends itself against the risk of being read. -- Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Churchill was a master of the English language and greatly appreciated the effectiveness of a carefully-edited work. He was famous for emphasizing the need for brevity in all of his […]