The Only Use
Alexander Pope
in
Fahrenheit 451
(Edited)
- Words are like leaves and where they most abound,
Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found.
Alexander Popep. 102.6Alexander Pope = often quoted 18th century English poet and satiristeditor's notes: Pope is comparing words to leaves on a tree. Just like a tree that has too many leaves might not have much fruit, a person who uses a lot of words often doesn’t have much real meaning or substance in what they’re saying. In other words, being wordy doesn't always mean being wise.
Definitions:
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(1)
(Alexander Pope) renowned and often quoted English poet and satirist (1688-1744)
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)