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“Truth is more of a stranger than fiction.”

Quote by Mark Twain

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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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“When in doubt, tell the truth. That maxim I did invent, but never expected it to be applied to me. I did say, "When you are in doubt," but when I am in doubt myself I use more sagacity.”

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Book:Mark Twain's Speeches: Easyread Large Bold Edition

Source: Mark Twain's Speeches: Easyread Large Bold Edition

“My own luck has been curious all my literary life; I never could tell a lie that anyone would doubt, nor a truth that anybody would believe.”

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“There have been innumerable Temporary Seekers after the Truth-have you ever heard of a permanent one?”

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“It is not worth while to strain one's self to tell the truth to people who habitually discount everything you tell them, whether it is true or isn't.”

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Source: Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations

“Tell the truth or trump-but get the trick.”

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“But it was ever thus, all through my life: whenever I have diverged from custom and principle and uttered a truth, the rule has been that the hearer hadn't strength of mind enough to believe it.”

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“An injurious truth has no merit over an injurious lie. Neither should ever be uttered. The man who speaks an injurious truth, lest his soul be not saved if he do otherwise, should reflect that that sort of a soul is not strictly worth saving.”

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Source: The Complete Works of Mark Twain: All 13 Novels, Short Stories, Poetry and Essays

“Often the surest way to convey misinformation is to tell the strict truth.”

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“I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.”

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“I like the truth sometimes, but I don't care enough for it to hanker after it.”

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