Look for all fancy wordings and get rid of themAvoid all terms and expressions, old or new, that embody affectation.
Jacques BarzunAbove all, do not talk yourself out of good ideas by trying to expound them at haphazard meetings.
Jacques BarzunVanity is a static thing. It puts it faith in what it has, and is easily wounded. Pride is active, and satisfied only with what it can do, hence accustomed not to feel small stings.
Jacques Barzun