The most difficult We do not deal in facts when we are contemplating ourselves. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
A man never reaches that dizzy height of wisdom when he can no longer be led by the nose. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Work and play are words used to describe the same thing under differing conditions. — Mark Twain Language Copy Share Image
“Politicians are a lot like diapers. They should be changed frequently, and for the same reasons.” — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
There are some few people I respect and admire, but I don't think much of the species. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
I was exceedingly delighted with the waltz, and also with the polka. These differ in name, but there the difference ceases — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
I have seen slower people than I am and more deliberate... and even quieter, and more listless, and lazier people than I… — Mark Twain Deliberate Copy Share Image
If it is a Miracle, any sort of evidence will answer, but if it is a Fact, proof is necessary — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“a raft or a scow, you know; and maybe you could hear a fiddle or a song coming over from one of… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Is not this insanity plea becoming rather common? Is it not so common that the reader confidently expects to see it offered… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
The lie, as a virtue, a principle, is eternal; the lie, as a recreation, a solace, a refuge in time of need,… — Mark Twain Character Copy Share Image
“Cave is a good word… The memory of a cave I used to know was always in my mind, with its lofty… — Mark Twain Cave Copy Share Image
There are things which some people never attempt during their whole lives, but one of these is not poetry. Poetry attacks all… — Mark Twain Age Copy Share Image
It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the world until he has seen Edinburgh; and I think that I… — Mark Twain Edinburgh Copy Share Image
Not a single right is indestructible: a new might can at any time abolish it, hence, man possesses not a single permanent… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“As usual, the fickle, unreasoning world took Muff Potter to its bosom and fondled him as lavishly as it had abused him… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
I'm a very old man. I've had lots of problems. Most of them never happened..! — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices whatsoever. — Mark Twain Confidence Copy Share Image
Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. — Mark Twain Forgiveness Copy Share Image
He was endowed with a stupidity which by the least little stretch would go around the globe four times and tie. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
The secret source of humour itself is not joy, but sorrow. There is no humour in heaven. — Mark Twain Comedy Copy Share Image
When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy, you must have somebody to divide it with. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“Jim said he believed it was spirits, but I says: no, spirits wouldn't say "dern the dern fog".” — Mark Twain Fog Copy Share Image
Ignorant people think it's the noise which fighting cats make that is so aggravating, but it ain't so; it's the sickening grammar… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Heaven goes by favour. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in. — Mark Twain Christian Copy Share Image
“Tom Sawyer the Pirate looked around upon the envying juveniles about him and confessed in his heart that this was the proudest… — Mark Twain Life Copy Share Image
The true pioneer of civilization is not the newspaper, not religion, not the railroad - but whiskey! — Mark Twain Civilization Copy Share Image
“This explains why, whenever a person says sie to me, I generally try to kill him, if a stranger.” — Mark Twain German Copy Share Image
Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Lord save us all from old age and broken health and a hope tree that has lost the faculty of putting out… — Mark Twain Age Copy Share Image
I never did a thing in all my life, virtuous or otherwise that I didn't repent of within twenty-four hours. — Mark Twain Deeds Copy Share Image
Never run after you own hat - others will be delighted to do it; why spoil their fun? — Mark Twain Advice Copy Share Image
In religion and politics, people's belief's and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second hand, and without examination — Mark Twain Belief Copy Share Image
Hardly a man in the world has an opinion upon morals, political, or religion which he got otherwise than through his associations… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“In religion and politics people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination, from authorities.” — Mark Twain Convictions Copy Share Image
“Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
We were surprised how closely the cuckoo imitated the clock-and yet, of course, it could never have heard a clock. — Mark Twain Bird Copy Share Image
In writing, I shall always confine myself strictly to the truth, except when it is attended with inconvenience. — Mark Twain Inconvenience Copy Share Image
It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
