Lynne Truss Punctuation Quotations

The reason to stand up for punctuation is that without it there is no reliable way of communicating meaning.

Proper punctuation is both the sign and the cause of clear thinking.

Punctuation marks are the traffic signals of language: they tell us to slow down, notice this, take a detour, and stop.

Punctuation is a courtesy designed to help readers to understand a story without stumbling.