Quotes from Mark Twain
The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the prompting of a brave, determined spirit.
- Mark Twain
The proper office of a friend is to side with you when you are wrong. Nearly anybody will side with you when you are right.
- Mark Twain
The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession.
- Mark Twain
Those who say truth is stranger than fiction have wasted their time on poorly written fiction.
- Mark Twain
To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler--and less trouble.
- Mark Twain
To cease smoking is the easiset thing I ever did. I ought to know, I've done it a thousand times.
- Mark Twain
Tomorrow night I appear for the first time before a Boston audience of 4000 critics.
- Mark Twain
We are always too busy for our children; we never give them the time or interest they deserve. We lavish gifts upon them; but the most precious gift, our personal association, which means so much to them, we give grudgingly.
- Mark Twain
Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
- Mark Twain
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).
- Mark Twain
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
- Mark Twain
Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.
- Mark Twain