"Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light"

This quote by Joseph Pulitzer motivates authors to be succinct, clear, and precise in their writing. He recommends that writers should present their ideas in such a way that is easy to understand and keep in mind, while also being precise and accurate. This is important since readers need to be able to rely on the details they read. If the details is not precise, readers may be deceived or confused. Furthermore, if the writing is too long or complicated, readers may lose interest or not understand the message. Pulitzer's advice is to ensure that the writing is short, clear, and precise so that readers can appreciate and remember it, and be assisted by its light.