Mark Twain

A public library is the most enduring of memorials, the trustiest monument for the preservation of an event or a name or an affection; for it, and it only, is respected by wars and revolutions, and survives them.

Mark Twain

A railroad is like a lie you have to keep building it to make it stand.

Mark Twain

A reputable lawyer will advise you to keep out of the law, make the best of a foolish bargain, and not get caught again.

Mark Twain

A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.

Mark Twain

A sense of humor is the one thing no one will admit to not having.

Mark Twain

A sin takes on a new and real terror when there seems a chance that it is going to be found out.

Mark Twain

A soiled baby with a neglected nose cannot be conscientiously regarded as a thing of beauty.

Mark Twain

A wanton waste of projectiles.

Mark Twain

A woman springs a sudden reproach upon you which provokes a hot retort, and then she will presently ask you to apologize.

Mark Twain

Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was that they escaped teething.

Mark Twain