“It is human life. We are blown upon the world; we float buoyantly upon the summer air a little while, complacently showing off our grace of form and our dainty iridescent colors; then we vanish with a little puff, leaving nothing behind but a memory - and sometimes not even that. I suppose that at those solemn times when we wake in the deeps of the night and reflect, there is not one of us who is not willing to confess that he is really only a soap-bubble, and as little worth the making.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
Mark Twain's Own Autobiography: The Chapters from the North American Review
Mark Twain's Own Autobiography is a compilation of his personal essays and anecdotes, offering insights into his life and thoughts. The book provides a glimpse into the author's experiences and perspectives, reflecting on his time and the society of his era. 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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