I esteem understanding and subtlety highly, but I consider that they have been put to ill use in the greater part of work, where the author studies things of little use...{Writing about Isaac Newton} Christiaan Huygens - his
It isn't the subjects we write about but the seriousness and subtlety of our expression that determines the worth of or effort. - Joyce Carol Oates
Human subtlety will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does nature because in her inventions nothing is lacking, and nothing is superfluous. - Leonardo da Vinci
Questions show the mind's range, and answers its subtlety. - Joseph Joubert
It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety. - Isaac Asimov
The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses and understanding. - Sir Francis Bacon
Music with all its subtlety has immense power to unite people, spread love and bring peace in the world! - Sanchita Pandey
Treat backstory like a pungent spice. I say this to encourage you to picture a jalapeno pepper that can set your mouth on fire, every time you even think about adding backstory into your book. What you need is subtlety. - Sandy Vaile