“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education”
Mark Twain, American writer
“Classic – a book which people praise and don’t read”
Mark Twain, American writer
“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read”
Mark Twain, American writer
“Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well”
Mark Twain, American writer
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect)”
Mark Twain, American writer
"Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be."
Mark Twain, American writer
“Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself”
Mark Twain, American writer
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
Mark Twain, American writer
“Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it”
Mark Twain, American writer
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time”
Mark Twain, American writer
“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes”
Mark Twain, American writer