“A man's house burns down. The smoking wreckage represents only a ruined home that was dear through years of use and pleasant associations. By and by, as the days and weeks go on, first he misses this, then that, then the other thing. And when he casts about for it he finds that it was in that house. Always it is an essential - here was but one of its kind. It cannot be replaced. It was in that house. It is irrevocably lost...It will be years before the tale of lost essentials is complete, and not till then can he truly know the magnitude of his disaster.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
Mark Twain's Own Autobiography: The Chapters from the North American Review
Mark Twain's Own Autobiography is a compilation of his personal essays and anecdotes, offering insights into his life and thoughts. The book provides a glimpse into the author's experiences and perspectives, reflecting on his time and the society of his era. more
Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more