“You take the lies out of him, and he'll shrink to the size of your hat; you take the malice out of him, and he'll disappear.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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Life On The Mississippi
Mark Twain's personal account of his journey down the Mississippi River, offering insights into the river's history, culture, and the people who lived along its banks. more
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“You were born with your legs apart. They'll send you to the grave in a Y-shaped coffin.”
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“He hasn't an enemy in the world - but all his friends hate him.”
“He's liked, but he's not well liked.”
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“I could never learn to like her, except on a raft at sea with no other provisions in sight.”
Source: The autobiography of Mark Twain: including chapters now published for the first time
