It is by all odds the loftiest of cities. It even managed to reach the highest point in the sky at the lowest moment of the depression.
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I don't know which is more discouraging, literature or chickens.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote humorously contrasts the challenges of writing literature with the unpredictability of chickens.
E. B. White's quote playfully suggests that both writing literature and dealing with chickens come with their own set of challenges and frustrations. It highlights the absurdity and unpredictability of both pursuits, inviting the reader to appreciate the humor in life's complications.
Themes
LiteratureChickensHumorWritingFrustration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a humorous speech about the challenges of writing.
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