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“We must put up with our clothes as they are - they have their reason for existing. They are on us to expose us - to advertise what we wear them to conceal. They are a sign; a sign of insincerity; a sign of suppressed vanity; a pretense that we desire gorgeous colors and the graces of harmony and form; and we put them on to propagate that lie and back it up.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Bite-Size Twain: Wit and Wisdom from the Literary Legend
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Bite-Size Twain: Wit and Wisdom from the Literary Legend

This book presents a curated selection of Mark Twain's most memorable and insightful quotes, offering readers a glimpse into the wit and wisdom of one of America's greatest literary figures. The selections are drawn from Twain's novels, essays, and speeches, providing a snapshot of his enduring influence on the English language and American culture. more

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Mark Twain
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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