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Looking for some funny and witty life quotes and sayings? Then look to Mark Twain for some great quotes.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) — whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens — was a famous American writer and witty humorist who offered up some great observations about life that have been captured in the form of Mark Twain quotations.
Mark Twain authored a classic piece of American literature when he wrote about his two most famous characters, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Fortunately, we’re also left with a vast collection of Mark Twain quotes from his own writings, the writings of others and from interviews with the author of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
So here’s your quotes of the day: Mark Twain quotes about life.
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“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” ~Mark Twain
“Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” ~Mark Twain
“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.” ~Mark Twain
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” ~Mark Twain
“Don’t part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.” ~Mark Twain
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Great idea Mia!
I was researching Mark Twain quotes for Suite article and what do I come across but still more work by Mia! I also ran across you at Examiner, where I’m now the Minneapolis Day Trips Examiner. Don’t know how you do it. I didn’t end up using a quote in the article, but I may add one. Keep up all the good work! Cheers!
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