Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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To quit smoking is easy. I've already quit about a hundred times.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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There are three kinds of lies: the lie, the damned lie, and statistics.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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On reaching the age of seventy, I have imposed the following rule of life on myself: Not to smoke while I am asleep, not to give up smoking while I am awake, and not to smoke more than one cigar at a time.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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The big difference between a cat and a liar is that the cat has only nine lives.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a firefly.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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And so the world goes. There are times when I sincerely wish that Noah and his entourage had missed the boat.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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The human race has a truly effective weapon: laughter.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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Heaven is earned by favors. If it were by merits, you would stay outside and your dog would enter.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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The art of living consists in making even gravediggers lament your death.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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It usually takes three weeks to prepare an impromptu speech.