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Shorthand Quotes

When fewer words carry more meaning

These shorthand quotes celebrate compressed meaning, treating music as a fast route to emotion and quick notation as a way to capture more with less effort. One writer distances their own style from that compressed approach entirely. For more on craft and style, see our Edward Dahlberg quotes.

Music is the shorthand of emotion.

Leo Tolstoy

You can tell a lot in shorthand.

Quotes by Jane Goldman

I have no intention of becoming a shorthand author.

Quotes by Isaac Pitman

Frequently Asked Questions

What does shorthand mean in everyday language?
It refers to a compressed way of expressing something quickly, without needing every detail spelled out.
Why is music sometimes called a shorthand for emotion?
It can communicate feeling instantly, often faster and more directly than spoken language.
Is shorthand writing still used today?
It is less common than before, though quick note-taking systems still serve similar practical purposes.
Can shorthand apply to more than just writing or music?
Yes, any quick, efficient way of conveying meaning can be described as a form of shorthand.
Do all writers rely on shorthand techniques?
Not all; some deliberately favor a fuller, more detailed style over compressed expression.

Together they suggest that saying a lot in a small space is its own kind of skill. Visit our Lawrence Timmons quotes for more concise, memorable lines.