"I have been scientifically studying the traits and dispositions of the “lower animals” (so-called,) and contrasting them with the traits and dispositi...

Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are economical in its use.
~ Mark Twain ~












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"Summer is the time when it is too hot to do the job that it was too cold to do last winter.
"You may say what you want to, but in my opinion she had more sand in her than any girl I ever see; in my opinion she was just full of sand.
"During the gold rush its a good time to be in the pick and shovel business
"Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.
"I did not attend his funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
"It is not that I believe that there are too many idiots in this world, just that lightning isn't distributed right.
"The government of my country snubs honest simplicity but fondles artistic villainy, and I think I might have developed into a very capable pickpocket ...
"Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
"The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.
"By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity – another man’s, I mean.
"When majority is insane, sane must go to asylum.
"I persuaded him to throw the dirk away and it was as easy as persuading a child to give up some bright fresh new way of killing itself.
"The signs of excessive indulgence in this destructive pastime are easily detectable. They are these: A disposition to eat, to drink, to smoke, to meet...