文ぶんは人ひとなり

expression

the style is the man

Proverb meaning that a person's writing style reflects their character. Originates from a quote by Georges-Louis Leclerc (Buffon).

• 「文ぶんは人ひとなり」という言こと葉ばは、文ぶん章しょうにその人ひとの人ひと柄がらが表あらわれることを意い味みする。

  The saying 'the style is the man' means that a person's character is revealed in their writing.