The written word imparts a gravitas the spoken word lacks. The underlying assumption is that time and thought has been expended on what was written, even if that is not the case.

Kent Alan Robinson
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The written word imparts a gravitas the spoken word lacks. The underlying assumption is that time and thought has been expended on what was written, even if that is not the case. This is true of many documents we use in our daily lives. More importantly, it is true of the long-lasting works of art we produce by writing, painting and sculpting.

Consider reading a book or viewing a painting or sculpture. You get the same effect whether the author did it in a few hours or over decades.

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