Garth MarenghiI know writers who use subtext, and they're all cowards.
About This Quote
I know writers who use subtext, and they're all cowards. This quote is a sarcastic comment about writers who use subtext to express their feelings. Subtext is the idea that writers can express their feelings by describing something else, but not actually saying what they feel. When writers employ subtext, it's often by using irony to disguise the true meaning of their words.
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