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“Sum all the gifts that man is endowed with, and we give our greatest share of admiration to his energy. And today, if I were a heathen, I would rear a statue to Energy and fall down and worship it!”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the renowned author's writings, featuring illustrations to complement the text. This collection encompasses a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, and essays, showcasing Twain's wit and social commentary. The illustrated format aims to provide a richer reading experience for fans of Mark Twain's work. more

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Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more

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Book:Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations

Source: Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations

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Book:Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 3: The Complete and Authoritative Edition

Source: Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 3: The Complete and Authoritative Edition

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Source: Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations

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“This autobiography of mine is a mirror, and I am looking at myself in it all the time. Incidentally I notice the people that pass along at my back - I get glimpses of them in the mirror - and whenever they say or do anything that can help advertise me and flatter me and raise me in my own estimation, I set these things down in my autobiography.”

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Source: Autobiography of Mark Twain

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Source: Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations

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Book:Mark Twain's works

Source: Mark Twain's works

“I believe I have had the most trouble with a portrait which I painted in installments - the head on one canvas and the bust on another.”

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Book:The complete short stories and humorous sketches of Mark Twain

Source: The complete short stories and humorous sketches of Mark Twain

“No, I have no desire for riches. Honest poverty and a conscience, torpid through virtuous inaction, are more to me than corner lots and praise.”

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