Weather is a literary specialty, and no untrained hand can turn out a good article on it
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The New York papers have long known that no large question is ever really settled until I have been consulted.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously suggests that major issues remain unresolved until Mark Twain weighs in on them.
Mark Twain cleverly highlights the inflated sense of self-importance that some individuals may have regarding their opinions on significant matters. By stating that large questions are not settled until he is consulted, Twain employs humor to criticize the human tendency to believe that one's perspective is essential in resolving complex issues.
Themes
Mark TwainHumorImportanceOpinionSettledQuestions
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of perspectives, you could use this quote to lighten the mood.
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