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
We do no benevolences whose first benefit is not for ourselves
We do no benevolences whose first benefit is not for ourselves
It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress.
It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress.
And always we had wars, and more wars, and still other wars — all over Europe, all over the world. read more
And always we had wars, and more wars, and still other wars — all over Europe, all over the world. 'Sometimes in the private interest of royal families,' Satan said, 'sometimes to crush a weak nation; but never a war started by the aggressor for any clean purpose — there is no such war in the history of the race.
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy--give one and take ten.
The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy--give one and take ten.
Familiarity breeds contempt. How accurate that is. The reason we hold truth in such respect is because we have so read more
Familiarity breeds contempt. How accurate that is. The reason we hold truth in such respect is because we have so little opportunity to get familiar with it.
Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.
Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Chastity - you can carry it too far
