“Ignorance, intolerance, egotism, self-assertion, opaque perception, dense and pitiful chuckle headedness - and an almost pathetic unconsciousness of it all, that is what I was at nineteen and twenty.”
Book:Mark Twain's Letters
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
Mark Twain's Letters
This compilation includes letters spanning various periods of Mark Twain's life, providing a glimpse into his thoughts, experiences, and interactions with others. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from personal anecdotes to reflections on his writing and public persona. more
Author
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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