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“How superbly brave is the Englishman in the presence of the awfulest forms of danger and death; and how abject in the presence of any and all forms of hereditary rank.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Mark Twain's notebook

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Mark Twain's notebook

This notebook contains a variety of entries, including Twain's musings on life, observations of society, and reflections on his own work. It provides a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential writers. 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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