11 wise quotes by Mark Twain

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. (Mark Twain)
The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. View quote
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It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. View quote
Mark Twain
One learns peoples through the heart, not the eyes or the intellect. View quote
Mark Twain
When in doubt tell the truth. View quote
Mark Twain
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. View quote
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The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. View quote
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The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer up somebody else. View quote
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To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I ought to know because I've done it a thousand times. View quote
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When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself. View quote
Mark Twain
If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it. (Mark Twain)
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