“The minute we get reconciled to a person, how willing we are to throw aside little needless punctilios and pronounce his name right.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
What Is Man? And Other Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into profound questions about human existence, morality, and the human condition. 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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