It takes your enemy and your friend, working together, to hurt you to the heart: the one to slander you and the other to get the news to you.
MARK TWAINThe human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.
More Mark Twain Quotes
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Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.
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When angry, count four. When very angry, swear.
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Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.
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The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
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There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.
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When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.
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All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.
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Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.
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A clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory.
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A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
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There’s one way to find out if a man is honest: ask him; if he says yes, you know he’s crooked.
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A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
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Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel. He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it.
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Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.
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The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.
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