“Nations do not think, they only feel. They get their feelings at second hand through their temperaments, not their brains. A nation can be brought -- by force of circumstances, not argument -- to reconcile itself to any kind of government or religion that can be devised; in time it will fit itself to the required conditions; later it will prefer them and will fiercely fight for them.”
This book delves into profound questions about the human condition, exploring the nature of human beings, their purpose, and their place in the universe. more
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
“Switzerland is simply a large, lumpy, solid rock with a thin skin of grass stretched over it.”
“Man is the only creature who has a nasty mind.”
“There is little much beyond the grave, but the strong are saying nothing until they see.”