Mark Twain

A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.

A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.

Often, the less there is to justify a traditional custom, the harder it is to get rid of it.

Often, the less there is to justify a traditional custom, the harder it is to get rid of it.

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old read more

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.

I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting.

I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones read more

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great.