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“What work I have done I have done because it has been play. If it had been work I shouldn't have done it. . . . The work that is really a man's own work is play and not work at all. . . . When we talk about the great workers of the world we really mean the great players of the world.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Mark Twain: The Complete Interviews
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Mark Twain: The Complete Interviews

This book presents an extensive compilation of interviews with Mark Twain, showcasing his insightful observations on various subjects, including literature, society, and personal anecdotes. more

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Mark Twain
Mark Twain

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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