Mark Twain ( 10 of 310 )
There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice.
There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice.
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.
Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.
Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.
All say, 'How hard it is that we have to die' - a strange complaint to come from the mouths read more
All say, 'How hard it is that we have to die' - a strange complaint to come from the mouths of people who have had to live.
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
There are no grades of vanity, there are only grades of ability in concealing it
There are no grades of vanity, there are only grades of ability in concealing it
Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.
Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.
I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting.
I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting.
Never let formal education get in the way of your learning.
Never let formal education get in the way of your learning.
On with dance, let joy be unconfined, is my motto; whether there's any dance to dance or any joy to read more
On with dance, let joy be unconfined, is my motto; whether there's any dance to dance or any joy to unconfined.
