Respectfully Quoted: A Dictionary of Quotations. 1989.
NUMBER: | 540 |
AUTHOR: | Mark Twain (18351910) |
QUOTATION: | The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Bainton asked leading authors for literary reminiscences, methods of work, and advice to young beginners, and compiled their answers to produce his book. |
SUBJECTS: | English language |