Mark Twain

Only a government that is rich and safe can afford to be a democracy, for democracy is the most expensive read more

Only a government that is rich and safe can afford to be a democracy, for democracy is the most expensive and nefarious kind of government ever heard of on earth.

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.

Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.

Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.

Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.

Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.

There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.

There are people who exaggerate so much that they can't tell the truth without lying.