Another woman Quote by Fred Kaplan
![“As became a young sinner, Sam [Mark Twain] had a special interest in Satan. He asked his Sunday school teacher questions about Eve in the garden, wondering "if he had ever heard of another woman who, being approached by a serpent, would not excuse herself and break for the nearest timber." Twain…” quote by Fred Kaplan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b7d/fred-kaplan-18752_another-woman_as-became-a-young-sinner-sam-mark-twain_1175800.jpg)
““As became a young sinner, Sam [Mark Twain] had a special interest in Satan. He asked his Sunday school teacher questions about Eve in the garden, wondering "if he had ever heard of another woman who, being approached by a serpent, would not excuse herself and break for the nearest timber." Twain recalled, "He did not answer my question, but rebuked me for inquiring into matters above my age and comprehension.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The New Yorker, “Mark Twain’s Complex Views on Religion,” 2015
Twain’s curiosity about biblical stories led his teacher to dismiss his questions, highlighting adult resistance to youthful inquiry.
In simple terms: Adults may shut down inquisitive children.
Key Takeaway
Encourage open questioning.
Themes
education
religion
curiosity
authority
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom settings
- parent‑child conversations
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
critical thinking
intellectual freedom
age dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you been discouraged from asking?
- What benefits arise from questioning authority?
A Different Perspective
Authority figures can stifle learning.
![“In [ The Mysterious Stranger , Mark Twain] proves to his own grim satisfaction, and to mine as well, that Satan and not God created the planet earth and “the damned human race.” If you doubt that, read your morning paper. Never mind what paper. Never mind what date.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3a9/kurt-vonnegut-jr-2355_hell-on-earth_in-the-mysterious-stranger-mark-twain-pr_1308803.jpg)
![“[...] There are tales among us that you have sold yourself to the devil, and I know not what.' 'We all have, have we not?' returned the stranger, looking up. 'If we were fewer in number, perhaps he would give better wages.” quote by Charles Dickens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/442/charles-dickens-34_money_there-are-tales-among-us-that-you-have-s_1688596.jpg)
