Famous quote by Arthur Christiansen

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Good stories flow like honey. Bad stories stick in the craw. A bad story? One that cannot be absorbed on the first time
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"Good stories flow like honey. Bad stories stick in the craw. A bad story? One that cannot be absorbed on the first time of reading"

- Arthur Christiansen

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This quote by Arthur Christiansen is a metaphor comparing good stories to honey and bad stories to something that sticks in the craw. Honey is a sweet, smooth substance that streams easily and is pleasurable to consume. On the other hand, something that sticks in the craw is an undesirable experience that is difficult to swallow. In this metaphor, Christiansen is recommending that excellent stories are easy to check out and pleasurable, while bad stories are tough to check out and undesirable. He likewise suggests that a bad story is one that can not be understood on the first reading. This indicates that bad stories are complicated and require multiple readings to be totally understood. Christiansen's quote is a tip that good stories should be easy to read and enjoyable, while bad stories ought to be complex and require numerous readings.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Arthur Christiansen between July 27, 1904 and September 27, 1963. He/she was a famous Journalist from Canada. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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