The Right Word

"The difference between the right word and 

the almost right word is the difference   

between lightning and a lightning bug."  

Mark Twain 



I was going to elaborate a bit on this quote but, well, 

it kind of delivers its own punch, doesn't it? 


I came across Mr. Twain's words recently* 

and knew I had to share them!

What two things would you use to compare the right and almost right word?

Have any other good writing quotes to share?


Have a great weekend!

Karen

*I think it appeared in Hope Clark's newsletter Funds for Writers.

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