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Quote by Mark Twain

“Let us guess that whenever we read a sentence & like it, we unconsciously store it away in our model-chamber; & it goes, with the myriad of its fellows, to the building, brick by brick, of the eventual edifice which we call our style.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays: 1852-1890

Work

Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays: 1852-1890

This collection brings together a diverse range of written works, showcasing the author's versatility and depth of thought over a significant period of time. more

Author

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

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