In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.
MARK TWAINWhen angry, count four. When very angry, swear.
More Mark Twain Quotes
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Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.
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What is Man? Man is a noisome bacillus whom Our Heavenly Father created because he was disappointed in the monkey.
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All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.
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The most interesting information come from children, for they tell all they know and then stop.
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There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy, and a tragedy.
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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.
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It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.
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Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else.
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April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.
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The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.
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To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.
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A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies.
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When angry, count four. When very angry, swear.
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If voting made any difference they wouldn’t let us do it.
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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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