Quotes from Mark Twain

To do good is noble. To tell others to do good is even nobler and much less trouble.

When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet deep down in his private heart no man much respects himself.

December is the toughest month of the year. Others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, October, August, and February.

The source of all humor is not laughter, but sorrow.

The only difference between reality and fiction is that fiction needs to be credible.

It is easier to stay out than to get out.

A man is accepted into a church for what he believes and he is turned out for what he knows.

I was sorry to have my name mentioned as one of the great authors, because they have a sad habit of dying off. Chaucer is dead, Spencer is dead, so is Milton, so is Shakespeare, and I'm not feeling so well myself.

When in doubt tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends.

Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tired.

Hain't we got all the fools in town on our side? And hain't that a big enough majority in any town?

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. When you are seeking to bring big plans to fruition it is important with whom you regularly associate. Hang out with friends who are like-minded and who are also designing purpose-filled lives. Similarly be that kind of a friend for your friends.