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“We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them, and discuss about whether they was made, or only just happened - Jim he allowed they was made, but I allowed they happened; I judged it would have took too long to make so many. Jim said the moon could a laid them; well that looked kind of reasonable, so I didn't say nothing against it, because I've seen a frog lay most as many, so of course It could be done.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain's renowned work explores themes of friendship, morality, and the human condition through the eyes of its young protagonist, Huckleberry Finn, as he navigates the complexities of society and the American South. more

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Mark Twain
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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