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Mark Twain Quotes

1835 - 1910

Photo of Mark Twain by Abdullah Frères, 1867. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons

Mark Twain was an author, humorist, and a personality who defined an era. Mark Twain was a pen name – his real name was Samuel Clemens. Known for the great American novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain was praised as the greatest humorist of his age. Now, he’s referred to as “the father of American literature”  – a title that was first given to him by William Faulkner.  Honest and witty quotes from Mark Twain can be found listed below.

THE BEST MARK TWAIN QUOTES

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

- Mark Twain
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Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

- Mark Twain
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All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

- Mark Twain
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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.

- Mark Twain
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The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

- Mark Twain
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Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.

- Mark Twain
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Never put off till tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow just as well.

- Mark Twain
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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

- Mark Twain
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If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.

- Mark Twain
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Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.

- Mark Twain
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