“What is it that strikes a spark of humor from a man? It is the effort to throw off, to fight back the burden of grief that is laid on each one of us. In youth we don't feel it, but as we grow to manhood we find the burden on our shoulders. Humor? It is nature's effort to harmonize conditions. The further the pendulum swings out over woe the further it is bound to swing back over mirth.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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Mainly the truth: interviews with Mark Twain
Compiled and edited by noted scholars, this volume presents a comprehensive collection of interviews conducted with Mark Twain, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential writers. The interviews cover a wide range of topics, including literature, social issues, and personal anecdotes, offering a rich and nuanced portrait of Twain's character and intellect. more
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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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