Look at you in war...There has never been a just one, never an honorable one, on the part of the instigator of the war.
Mark TwainThe idea that no gentleman ever swears is all wrong. He can swear and still be a gentleman if he does it in a nice and benevolent and affectionate way.
Mark TwainTo be vested with enormous authority is a fine thing; but to have the on-looking world consent to it is finer.
Mark TwainWhy was the human race created? Or at least why wasn't something creditable created in place of it? God had His opportunity. He could have made a reputation. But no, He must commit this grotesque folly - a lark which must have cost Him a regret or two when He came to think it over and observe effects.
Mark Twain