Quote by E. B. White

I have occasionally had the exquisite thrill of putting my finger on a little capsule of truth, and heard it give the faint squeak of mortality under my pressure.

I have occasionally had the exquisite thrill of putting my f

Summary

This quote is an expression of the rare moments when the speaker feels the profound satisfaction of discovering a small but authentic fragment of truth. It emphasizes the sensitivity and precision in their ability to identify and apprehend these truths. The mention of hearing the "faint squeak of mortality" suggests that the experience of unearthing these truths often serves as a reminder of the impermanence and fragility of existence.

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Truth

By E. B. White

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