Ellen DeGeneresYou know, it's hard work to write a book. I can't tell you how many times I really get going on an idea, then my quill breaks. Or I spill ink all over my writing tunic.
About This Quote
In this quote, Mark Twain talks about how hard it is to write a book. In this case, it's hard work to write a book. According to "The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations," a "quill" is a type of writing tool made from the horn of a bird. Although the quill can be made from other materials, it is known for its hardness and ability to retain ink. The word "tunic" comes from a Latin word meaning a piece of cloth that has been tunic-like. "Tunic" was later shortened into "tunic."
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