“ When I was a boy of fourteen my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years. Mark Twain
“ There are two kinds of patriotism -- monarchical patriotism and republican patriotism. In the one case the government and the king may rightfully furnish you their notions of patriotism; in the other,… Mark Twain
“ Some people get an education without going to college. The rest get it after they get out. Mark Twain
“ Herodotus says, "Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all: the conscientious historian will correct these defects. Mark Twain
“ A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. Mark Twain
“ Happiness is a Swedish sunset it is there for all but most of us look the other way and lose it. Mark Twain
“ I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never happened. Mark Twain
“ The difference between nonfiction and fiction is that fiction must be absolutely believable. Mark Twain
“ Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. Mark Twain
“ The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Mark Twain
