“She was not quite what you would call refined. She was not quite what you would call unrefined. She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations
This book presents a curated selection of Mark Twain's most memorable and insightful quotes, showcasing his sharp wit and profound observations on various aspects of life and society. 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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Source: The Letters of Mark Twain
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“Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.”
Source: The Jumping Frog: And 18 Other Stories