Famous quotes

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

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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Be virtuous and they will consider you eccentric.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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Man is the only animal that eats without being hungry, drinks without being thirsty, and speaks without having anything to say.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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If the truth is our most precious treasure, we would do well to economize it.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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I have never allowed school to interfere with my education.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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It's better to be a young bumblebee than an old bird of paradise.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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There are two occasions when a man should not gamble; when he doesn't have money and when he does.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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Work consists of what an organism is obliged to do; play consists of what an organism is not obliged to do.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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Always act with accuracy. This will reassure some people and amaze the rest.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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