Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer. Among his novels are The Adventures of Tom Sawyerand its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the latter often called "The Great American Novel"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth30 November 1835
CountryUnited States of America
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To stop smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I ought to know; I've done it a thousand times.
There is a lot to say in her favor, but the other is more interesting.
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There is nothing so annoying as to have two people talking when you're busy interrupting.
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There is no such thing as ''the Queen's English.'' The property has gone into the hands of a joint stock company and we own the bulk of the shares!
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There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist.
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There are many scapegoats for our sins, but the most popular is providence.
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There are many scapegoats for our blunders, but the most popular one is Providence
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There are many humorous things in the world, among them the white man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages
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Wit, by itself, is of little account. It becomes a moment only when grounded on wisdom.
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Wit and Humor -- if any difference, it is in duration -- lightning and electric light. Same material, apparently; but one is vivid, and can do damage -- the other fools along and enjoys elaboration.
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We can't reach old age by another man's road. My habits protect my life but they would assassinate you.
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If they had not landed there would be some reason for celebrating the fact.
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I have found out there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them
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I do not want Michaelangelo for breakfast - but for luncheon - for dinner - for tea - for supper - for between meals.