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“A man who keeps company with glaciers comes to feel tolerably insignificant by and by.”

Quote by Mark Twain

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

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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

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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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