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Mark Twain Quotes

Biography: Mark Twain is known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and ... more Biography: Mark Twain is known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Born Samuel Clemens in 1835, Twain was a humorist, lecturer, and master of satire whose works often explored themes of race and societal norms in 19th-century America. less
"Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't."
Tags: Philosophy, Truth, Literature, Reality, Imagination
"Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please."
Tags: Wisdom, Truth, Humor, Irony, Cynicism
"The funniest things are forbidden."
Tags: Humor, Society, Comedy, Dark humor, Controversial
"The lack of money is the root of all evil."
Tags: Human nature, Society, Wealth, Money, Poverty
"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up."
Tags: Positivity, Happiness, Mental health, Empathy, Kindness
"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
Tags: Wisdom, Authenticity, Truth, Ethics, Integrity
"Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."
Tags: Happiness, Contentment, Friendship, Simplicity, Books
"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
Tags: Wisdom, Positivity, Perception, Attitude, Self-empowerment
"There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Success, Achievement, Ambition
"The exercise of an extraordinary gift is the supremist pleasure in life."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Life, Talent
"When in doubt, tell the truth."
Tags: Wisdom, Truth, Ethics, Integrity, Honesty
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Personal development, Achievement
"To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with."
Tags: Relationships, Happiness, Joy, Community, Sharing
"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Tags: Empowerment, Positivity, Understanding, Empathy, Compassion
"A thing long expected takes the form of the unexpected when at last it comes."
Tags: Personal growth, Life lessons, Uncertainty, Anticipation, Unpredictability
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