I am a great and sublime fool. But then I am God's fool, and all His works must be contemplated with respect.
Mark TwainThat's the difference between governments and individuals. Governments don't care, individuals do.
Mark TwainHuman beings seem to be a poor invention. If they are the noblest works of God where is the ignoblest?
Mark TwainI am trying to get the hang of this new fangled writing machine, but I am not making a shining success of it. However, this is the first attempt I have ever made & yet I perceive I shall soon & easily acquire a fine facility in its use. ... The machine has several virtues. I believe it will print faster than I can write. One may lean back in his chair & work it. It piles an awful stack of words on one page. It don't muss things or scatter ink blots around. Of course it saves paper.
Mark Twainwhat is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without illness? you have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. there is always going to be suffering. itโs how you look at your suffering, how you deal with it, that will define you.
Mark Twain