When you speak and write, no law says you have to use big words. Short words are as good as long ones, and short, old words like sun and grass and home are best of all. A lot of small words can meet your needs with a strength, grace and charm that large words lack.
Big words can make the way dark for those who hear what you say and read what you write, while short words are bright, like sparks that glow in the night.
If a long word says just what you want, do not fear to use it. But know that our language is rich in short words. Make them the spine and the heart of what you speak and write. Like loyal friends, they will not let you down.