Mark Twain ( 10 of 310 )
Distance lends enchantment to the view
Distance lends enchantment to the view
Obscurity and competence: That is the life that is worth living.
Obscurity and competence: That is the life that is worth living.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
Golf is a good walk spoiled.
Golf is a good walk spoiled.
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.
He gossips habitually; he lacks the common wisdom to keep still that deadly enemy of man, his own tongue
He gossips habitually; he lacks the common wisdom to keep still that deadly enemy of man, his own tongue
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
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
I have no race prejudice. I think I have no color prejudices or caste prejudices nor creed prejudices. Indeed, I read more
I have no race prejudice. I think I have no color prejudices or caste prejudices nor creed prejudices. Indeed, I know it. I can stand any society. All that I care to know is that a man is a human being -- that is enough for me; he can't be any worse.
