Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is the lightning that does the work.

Mark Twain

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Topic

Thunder Lightning Appearance vs. reality

Author

Mark Twain

Source

Letters of Mark Twain

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1908 1900s 20th century

Occupation

Humorist Novelist Writer

From

United States

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Twain, Mark. Letter to an unidentified person. 28 Aug. 1908.

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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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Was ever book containing such vile matter
So fairly bound? O, that deceit should dwell
In such a gorgeous palace!

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Topic
Beauty is skin deep Looks are deceiving Beauty Appearance vs. reality
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Author

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Genre
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Statement Type
Question Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
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Era
European Renaissance
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. London: John Danter, 1597, act 3, sc. 2.

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