And why word usage that reflects understanding of the words used, or proper spelling and punctuation?
Neither can his mind be thought to be in tune, whose words do jar;
Nor his reason in frame, whose sentence is preposterous;
Nor his elocution clear and perfect,
Whose utterance breaks itself into fragments and uncertainties.
– Ben Johnson, Discoveries, 1641
Well-written prose is a reflection of clear thought. It’s just that simple. Continue reading “Why Good Grammar?”
