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Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.
Mark Twain
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Mark Twain
Age: 74 †
Born: 1835
Born: November 30
Died: 1910
Died: April 21
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Happiness ain't a thing in itself -it's only a contrast with something that ain't pleasant. And so, as soon as the novelty is over and the force of the contrast dulled, it ain't happiness any longer, and you have to get something fresh.
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The Koran does not permit Mohammedans to drink. Their natural instincts do not permit them to be moral. They say the Sultan has eight hundred wives. This almost amounts to bigamy.
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Imagine, if you will, that I am an idiot. Then, imagine that I am also a Congressman. But, alas, I repeat myself.
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I do not wish any reward but to know I have done the right thing.
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I have been cautioned to talk but be careful not to say anything. I do not consider this a difficult task.
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Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.
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Drop this mean and sordid and selfish devotion to the saving of your shabby little souls, and hunt up something to do that's got some dignity to it! Risk your souls! Risk them in good causes then if you lose them, why should you care? Reform!
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I cannot help but notice that there is no problem between us that cannot be solved by your departure.
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The law is a system that protects everybody who can afford to hire a good lawyer.
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Civilization largely consists in hiding human nature. When the barbarian learns to hide it we account him enlightened.
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