“So I learned then, that gold in it's native state is but dull, unornamental stuff, and that only low-born metals excite the admiration of the ignorant with an ostentatious glitter. However, like the rest of the world, I still go underrating men of gold and glorifying men of mica. Commonplace human nature cannot rise above that.”
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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
“A dung beetle couple in love constantly proves that you still can be in love living on shit.”
“Your temperament can drive people away from you and then you live a regrettable life”
“Most of us are living at a pace that is not only unsustainable; it's also unbiblical.”
“I don't fear the future. I fear letting it pass by me, without ever trying to make it mine.”