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“Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink and swore his last oath. Today, we are a pious and exemplary community. Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our reformation to the winds and gone to cutting our ancient shortcomings considerably shorter than ever.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Early Tales & Sketches, Vol. 1: 1851-1864
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Early Tales & Sketches, Vol. 1: 1851-1864

This volume includes a selection of early works, showcasing the author's early writing style and thematic exploration. 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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