How to Write Clearly Rules and Exercises on English Composition Quotes

“Avoid exaggerations.”
― Edwin A. Abbott, How to Write Clearly Rules and Exercises on English Composition

“Only is often used ambiguously for alone. "The rest help me to revenge myself; you only advise me to wait." This ought to mean, "you only advise, instead of helping;" but in similar sentences "you only" is often used for "you alone.”
― Edwin A. Abbott, How to Write Clearly Rules and Exercises on English Composition