The little bit (two inches wide) of ivory on which I work with so fine a brush as produces little effect after much labour.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author compares her writing to painting a small piece of ivory with a fine brush.
- In plain terms
- I work on a small scale with great detail.
- What can you take from it?
- Small works can require great effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does size matter in art?
- How is effort valued?
Another view
It minimizes the impact of small art.
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