Single Sentence writing advice

[Rieverre]

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"If you ever run out of ideas, have someone come through the door with a gun."

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Ah. I know that one. Though I usually phrase it as 'When in doubt, maim someone'.
Um.

"Too many flavors spoil the broth."
-moi, bastardizing.
In relation to some authors' fondness of oversaturating the story with unneeded plot devices. I've been guilty of that one myself, on more than one occasion, so I try to keep it in mind. With a varying degree of success.
-Griever
When tact is required, use brute force. When force is required, use greater force.
When the greatest force is required, use your head. Surprise is everything. - The Book of Cataclysm