Mark Twain Quotes

Nothing needs a reform as much as other people's customs.

First, know the facts, and then distort them as much as you like.

There are very good protections against temptation, but the safest one is cowardice.

Let's consider that we are all crazy, that would explain how we are and solve many mysteries.

Good manners consist of hiding the good things we think about ourselves and the bad things we think about others.

If it's a miracle, any testimony is sufficient, but if it's a fact, it needs to be proven.

Fame is vapor; popularity, an accident; the only earthly certainty is forgetfulness.

All you need in this life is ignorance and self-confidence, then you will have guaranteed success.

Stay away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can be great.

There is nothing sadder than a young pessimist, except an old optimist.

A banker is a gentleman who lends us an umbrella when it's sunny and demands it back when it starts to rain.

You pick up a dog that is starving, you feed it and it won't bite you. That is the most notable difference between a dog and a man.