Who said “The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty.”?

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John Steinbeck. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"In Awe of Words," The Exonian, 75th anniversary edition, Exeter University (1930)

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For academic work, cite the original where you can: "In Awe of Words," The Exonian, 75th anniversary edition, Exeter University (1930).

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Steinbeck, J. (n.d.). The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/43006-the-discipline-of-the-written-word-punishes-both/

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Steinbeck, John. “The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/43006-the-discipline-of-the-written-word-punishes-both/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Steinbeck, John. “The discipline of the written word punishes both stupidity and dishonesty.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/43006-the-discipline-of-the-written-word-punishes-both/.

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