Say well is good, but do well is better.

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Hi,I find there is a ellipsis and the [but] = [and] to express a result.[Say well is good, but do well is better.]Rephrased:Than say well is good, but / and do well is better.Thank you for your assistance.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

No, there is no ellipsis of the coordinating conjunction 'and' when we use the coordinating conjunction 'but'.

Mentee · Answer

'Well done is better than well said.'  ---Benjamin Franklin

Bepleased · Answer

Hi,Thanks a lot Mister Micawber.Does not the [but] have the willing to show strong feeling just like the [and] to express a result?Does not the [but] say compared with something else the something exactly has the reason for existance?Is it my naive thought.Could you tell me correct or not?Wish to have your kind answer again soon.

Mister Micawber · Answer

There is no 'strong feeling' or 'result' inherent in either conjunction, nor does 'reason for existence' into these two simple words.

Bepleased · Answer

Thanks a lot Miste Micawber.I am overdone."Overdone is worse than underdone."

Say well is good, but do well is better.

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