Feel Quote by Fred Allen
“He writes so well he makes me feel like putting my quill back in my goose.”
About This Quote
Source Radio Show: The Fred Allen Show, Fred Allen, 1945
Allen jokes that a writer’s skill is so great it could make a goose return its quill, implying high literary quality
In simple terms: Great writing feels like returning a feathered pen to a goose
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the craft of exceptional writing
Themes
literature
humor
craftsmanship
Mood
playful
appreciative
Type
radio
literary
When to use this quote
- book reviews
- creative writing workshops
- literary criticism
- author interviews
- publishing
Key Concepts
writing skill
metaphor
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes writing truly compelling?
- How does humor affect our perception of literary quality?
A Different Perspective
Excessive praise may overlook flaws in the work
![“GOOSE, n. A bird that supplies quills for writing. These [quills] when inked and drawn mechanically across paper by a person called an "author," there results a very fair and accurate transcript of the fowl's thought and feeling.” quote by Ambrose Bierce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/978/ambrose-bierce-140_accurate_goose-n-a-bird-that-supplies-quills-for_1832802.jpg)
