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I no more thought of style or literary excellence than the mother who rushes into the street and cries for help to save her children from a burning house, thinks of the teachings of the rhetorician or the elocutionist.

I no more thought of style or literary excellence than the m

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This quote emphasizes the idea that in moments of urgency or crisis, one's focus is solely on the situation at hand rather than on superficial or insignificant matters such as style or literary excellence. It compares the desperation of a mother calling out for help to protect her children from a burning house to the lack of concern for eloquence or formalities. The quote suggests that in crucial moments, what truly matters is addressing the immediate need and acting with instinct and urgency, rather than worrying about impressing others or adhering to rhetorical techniques.

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By Harriet Beecher Stowe, on writin

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