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“When a humorist ventures upon the grave concerns of life he must do his job better than another man or he works harm to his cause.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the renowned author's writings, featuring illustrations to complement the text. This collection encompasses a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, and essays, showcasing Twain's wit and social commentary. The illustrated format aims to provide a richer reading experience for fans of Mark Twain's work. more

Author

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

“People who always feel jolly, no matter where they are or what happens to themwho have the organ of hope preposterously developedwho are endowed with an uncongealable sanguine temperamentwho never feel concerned about the price of cornand who cannot, by any possibility, discover any but the bright side of a pictureare very apt to go to extremes, and exaggerate with 40-horse microscopic power.”

People Feels Matter Happens Sides Possibility Concerned Horse Extremes Organs Temperament Corn Jolly Bright Side Sanguine

Book:Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn – The Great American Adventure (Illustrated): Complete 4 Novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Abroad & Tom Sawyer, Detective (Including Author’s Biography)

Source: Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn – The Great American Adventure (Illustrated): Complete 4 Novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Abroad & Tom Sawyer, Detective (Including Author’s Biography)

“I am as prompt as a clock, if I only know the day a thing is wantedotherwise I am a natural procrastinaturalist.”

Ifs Knows Wanted Natural Clock Prompts

Book:Mark Twain's Letters, Volume 6: 1874-1875

Source: Mark Twain's Letters, Volume 6: 1874-1875

“Human nature is the same everywhere; it deifies success, it has nothing but scorn for defeat.”

Humans Human Nature Defeat Scorn

Author:Mark Twain

“Low comedies are written for the drawing-room, the kitchen and the stable, and if you cut out the kitchen and the stable the drawing-room can't support the play by itself.”

Ifs Play Rooms Support Comedy Cutting Written Lows Drawing Kitchen Stable

Book:Mark Twain’s Letters & Speeches (Annotated Edition)

Source: Mark Twain’s Letters & Speeches (Annotated Edition)

“I never made a success of a lecture delivered in a church yet. People are afraid to laugh in a church. They can't be made to do it in any possible way.”