Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.
MARK TWAINTruth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.
MARK TWAINAction speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.
MARK TWAINI have never let my schooling interfere with my education.
MARK TWAINThe right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
MARK TWAINA clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory.
MARK TWAINI’ve lived through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.
MARK TWAINNever put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.
MARK TWAINCourage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.
MARK TWAINA half-truth is the most cowardly of lies.
MARK TWAINI did not attend his funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
MARK TWAINThe fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
MARK TWAINPart of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
MARK TWAINMy books are water; those of the great geniuses is wine. Everybody drinks water.
MARK TWAINAlways acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.
MARK TWAINI have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.
MARK TWAINThe secret to getting ahead is getting started.
MARK TWAIN