“An occultation of Venus is not half so difficult as an eclipse of the sun, but because it comes seldom the world thinks it's a grand thing.”
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: Following the Equator:
“Whether we will philosophize or we won't philosophize, we must philosophize.”
“Killing is an excellent way of dealing with a hostility problem.”
“Not to know the past is to be in bondage to it, while to remember, to know, is to be set free.”
“A lot of things change and a lot of things stay the same, they mostly stay the same.”
“Putting a family member in jail is a good sign there is something seriously wrong in the home.”
Source: Materia, Critica: New Introd. by Charles Angoff