Mark Twain ( 10 of 310 )
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
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Distance lends enchantment to the view
Distance lends enchantment to the view
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
A gold mine is a hole in the ground with a liar standing by it.
A gold mine is a hole in the ground with a liar standing by it.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform read more
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform itself a little, by way of example
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them.
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them.
Religion consists of a set of things which the average man thinks he believes and wishes he was certain
Religion consists of a set of things which the average man thinks he believes and wishes he was certain
