Quote by Mark Twain

A powerful agent is the right word. Whenever we come upon one of those intensely right words in a book or a newspaper the resulting effect is physical as well as spiritual, and electrically prompt.

A powerful agent is the right word. Whenever we come upon on

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This quote suggests that the use of the perfect word is incredibly impactful, both emotionally and intellectually. When encountering a word that is precisely fitting in a text, it elicits a strong and immediate response in us. This effect is described as having a physical and spiritual sensation, indicating the profound power that language holds in invoking profound reactions within us.

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