“Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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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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“Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself.”
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“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.”
“Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.”
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“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”