Mark Twain ( 10 of 310 )
In Boston they ask, how much does he know? In New York, how much is he worth? In Philadelphia, who read more
In Boston they ask, how much does he know? In New York, how much is he worth? In Philadelphia, who were his parents?
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.
Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.
Obscurity and competence: That is the life that is worth living.
Obscurity and competence: That is the life that is worth living.
I refused to attend his funeral. But I wrote a very nice letter explaining that I approved of it.
I refused to attend his funeral. But I wrote a very nice letter explaining that I approved of it.
There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy's life that he has a raging desire to go somewhere and read more
There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy's life that he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure
A man who carries a cat by the tail is getting experience that will always be helpful. He isn't likely read more
A man who carries a cat by the tail is getting experience that will always be helpful. He isn't likely to grow dim or doubtful. Chances are, he isn't likely to carry the cat that way again, either. But if he wants to, I say let him!
Religion consists of a set of things which the average man thinks he believes and wishes he was certain
Religion consists of a set of things which the average man thinks he believes and wishes he was certain
But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has had the common humanity to pray for the one sinner read more
But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has had the common humanity to pray for the one sinner that needed it most?
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.
