Admiration Quote by George Ade
“Mark Twain said (particularly about Pink Marsh): "I have been reading him 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."”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Literary Review, 1910
Mark Twain admired Pink Marsh's effortless style, feeling the work seemed to write itself without the author's direct hand.
In simple terms: Twain praised the natural, effortless quality of the writing.
Value natural, effortless expression in writing.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- creative writing
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate a natural writing voice?
- What techniques help reduce conscious control?
Achieving effortless style may require extensive practice and revision.