“Always obey your parents. When they are present. This is the best policy in the long run. Because if you don't, they will make you. Most parents think they know better than you do, and you can generally make more by humoring that superstition than you can by acting on your own better judgment.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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Mark Twain’s Helpful Hints for Good Living: A Handbook for the Damned Human Race
This handbook presents a series of anecdotes and observations that reflect Mark Twain's wit and wisdom, addressing various aspects of everyday existence with a blend of satire and practicality. 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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