“I am technically "boss" of the family which I am carrying along-but I am grateful to know that it is only technically - that the real authority rests on the other side of the house. It is placed there by a beneficent Providence, who foresaw before I was born, or, if he did not, he has found it out since - that I am not in any way qualified to travel alone.”
This book compiles a selection of speeches and lectures delivered by Mark Twain, showcasing his wit, humor, and insightful observations on various subjects including social issues, travel, and human nature. more
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
“Once more on my adventure brave and new.”
“... the grand tour is just the inspired man's way of heading home.”
“When you are everywhere, you are nowhere. When you are somewhere, you are everywhere.”
“It is almost axiomatic that the worst trains take you through magical places.”