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Admiration Quote by George Ade

“Mark Twain on George Ade's writing: I have been reading him [Ade] again, and my admiration overflows all limits. How effortless the limning! It is as if the work did itself, without help of the master's hand.” quote by George Ade
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“Mark Twain on George Ade's writing: I have been reading him [Ade] again, and my admiration overflows all limits. How effortless the limning! It is as if the work did itself, without help of the master's hand.”

George Ade

About This Quote

Source Letter: Correspondence with Mark Twain, 1905

Ade’s writing feels effortless, as if the work writes itself without forced effort.

In simple terms: Effortless writing feels natural.

Key Takeaway

Aim for natural flow in writing.

Themes

craft effortlessness admiration

Mood

reflective appreciative

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • essay drafting
  • speech writing
  • teaching writing

Key Concepts

Literary style creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate effortless expression?
  • What habits hinder natural writing?
A Different Perspective

Achieving effortless style may require extensive practice.

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