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The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain by Mark Twain

Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks.

Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time.

Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the:
  • Enigmas of life
  • Importance of education
  • Delights (and annoyances) of travel
  • Absurdity of politics
  • Double standards of society
  • Joys of love
  • Ludicrousness of aging
  • And much more
Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as:

When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography

One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook

It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook

What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark

Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.

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SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780486406640
ISBN 10 0486406644
Titre The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
Auteur Mark Twain
Série Thrift Editions
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Dover Publications Inc.
Année de publication 2003-03-28
Nombre de pages 64
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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