“We Americans... bear the ark of liberties of the world.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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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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Source: Mark Twain in eruption: hitherto unpublished pages about men and events
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Source: Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations
“The Public is merely a multiplied 'me.'”
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“The wit knows that his place is at the tail of a procession.”
Source: Mark Twain on Common Sense: Timeless Advice and Words of Wisdom from America's Most-Revered Humorist
“What a good thing Adam had. When he said a good thing he knew nobody had said it before.”
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“Martyrdom covers a multitude of sins.”
Source: Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations
“Repartee is something we think of twenty-four hours too late.”