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“The fact that man knows right from wrong proves his intellectual superiority to the other creatures; but the fact that he can do wrong proves his moral inferiority to any creatures that cannot.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Mark Twain’s Book of Animals
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Mark Twain’s Book of Animals

This book is a compilation of short tales that showcase Twain’s distinctive wit and storytelling ability, focusing on the antics and adventures of a diverse array of animals. 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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