Mark Twain

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

Citizenship is what makes a republic; monarchies can get along without it

Citizenship is what makes a republic; monarchies can get along without it

I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the read more

I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised read more

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess

Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.

Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.