Mark Twain

Etiquette requires us to admire the human race

Etiquette requires us to admire the human race

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the read more

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity. -Mark Twain.

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

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.

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.