Quote by Mark Twain
A big leather-bound volume makes an ideal razorstrap. A thing book is useful to stick under a table with a broken caster to steady it. A large, flat atlas can be used to cover a window with a broken pane. And a thick, old-fashioned heavy book with a clasp is the finest thing in the world to throw at a noisy cat.
Summary
This quote humorously suggests that books, particularly large and heavy ones, have alternative uses beyond reading. They can be repurposed as a razor strop, for supporting furniture, as makeshift window covers, or as a projectile for silencing a disruptive cat. The quote emphasizes the practicality and versatility of books, hinting at their physicality and the potential humor in finding unconventional uses for them.
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By Mark Twain
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