Mark Twain

Let us be thankful for the fools. But for them the rest of us could not succeed.

Mark Twain

Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all.

Mark Twain

Man will do many things to get himself loved; he will do all things to get himself envied.

Mark Twain

Nothing so needs reforming as other people’s habits.

Mark Twain

Reality can be beaten with enough imagination.

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

The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.

Mark Twain

There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist.

Mark Twain

Thunder is good, thunder is impressive but it is lightning that does the work.

Mark Twain

To be good is noble; but to show others how to be good is nobler and no trouble.

Mark Twain