“The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty”
— John Steinbeck
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When people write things down, they need to think clearly and be honest. If someone is not smart or tries to lie, their writing will show it. For example, if a student is lazy and copies someone else's homework, it can be obvious to the teacher if the answers don't make sense or if the writing style suddenly changes. Writing forces you to organize your thoughts and be truthful, because others can see and judge what you've written. If you want to be successful in writing, you have to be careful, thoughtful, and honest. This helps people trust and respect what you have to say.
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