Mark Twain quotes - page 3

My books are like water; those of the great geniuses are wine. (Fortunately) everybody drinks water. (Mark Twain)
Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest. View quote
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The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. View quote
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He was ignorant of the commonest accomplishments of youth. He could not even lie. View quote
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In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards. View quote
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It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare. View quote
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Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising. View quote
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Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. View quote
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I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough. View quote
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There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist. View quote
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By trying we can easily endure adversity. Another man's, I mean. (Mark Twain)
A man cannot be uncomfortable without his own approval. View quote
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There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate when he can't afford it, and when he can. View quote
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One of the proofs of the immortality of the soul is that myriads have believed it - they also believed the world was flat. View quote
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Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. View quote
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Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable. View quote
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I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell - you see, I have friends in both places. View quote
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To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. View quote
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I've seen many troubles in my time, only half of which ever came true. View quote
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All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then Success is sure. View quote
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I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know. (Mark Twain)
Familiarity breeds contempt - and children. View quote
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Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. View quote
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If you don't read the newspaper, you are uninformed. If you do read the newspaper, you are misinformed. View quote
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It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled. View quote
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