We shouldn’t abbreviate the truth but rather get a new method of presentation.

Edward Tufte
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We shouldn’t abbreviate the truth but rather get a new method of presentation. is a quote from William Faulkner. He uses the word “abbreviate†in a play on words to express his message that we should not be afraid to reveal the truth. This quote is a message for everyone, not just writers. If we are going to change the world, we need to be direct and make it clear what we are talking about.

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