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Even more to the point, Mr. Orwell

Nov 4th, 2008 | By Rob | Category: Writers

A few days ago I highlighted one of the entries in the Orwell Diaries as being succinct and minimal. Well, the master of words has excelled himself in the latest entry posted from 04-11-38:
One egg.
There’s not really anything more one could say about that :o)
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To the point, Mr. Orwell

Oct 30th, 2008 | By Rob | Category: Writers

Got to love George Orwell’s minimal diary entry for 30th October 1938:
Fine, not very hot. One egg.
So much meaning from so few words. Genius!
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