Quote by Mark Twain

Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; persons attempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot in it will be shot. BY ORDER OF THE AUTHOR.

Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will b

Summary

This quote playfully warns readers against dissecting the narrative in search of hidden meaning or symbolism. It asserts that those seeking a motive, moral, or intricate plot will face severe consequences, humorously stating that the author has issued such orders. Its purpose is to discourage readers from over-analyzing the work and to appreciate it for what it is, purely as a story without any ulterior motives or underlying messages.

By Mark Twain

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