Mark Twain (1835 – 1910), often referred to as the father of American literature, became famous as a journalist, orator and above all, as a novelist and story-writer who produced classics such as ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
Known for his wit and humour, he is hailed as the greatest humorist America has ever produced. He fought against the practice of slavery and opposed American imperialism and colonialism.
Twain’s words of wisdom about day-to-day life never go out of fashion. Here are some famous Mark Twain quotations for all of us to chew and digest, to laugh over and think upon, and imbibe the deep wisdom.
“The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
“We are all alike, on the inside.”
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
“Humour is mankind’s greatest blessing.”
“Kindness is the language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
“Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned.”
“Don’t let schooling interfere with your education.”
“Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”
“Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore.”
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