Mark Twain

I was born modest, but it didn’t last.

Mark Twain

I was born with Halley’s Comet and I expect to die upon its return

Mark Twain

I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don’t know.

Mark Twain

I was in one of the most grand attitudes I ever struck, with my arm stretched up pointing to the sun. It was a noble effect. You could see the shudder sweep the mass like a wave.

Mark Twain

I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one.

Mark Twain

I was young and foolish then; now I am old and foolisher.

Mark Twain

I wasn’t worth a cent two years ago, and now I owe two million dollars.

Mark Twain

I wish to become rich, so that I can instruct the people and glorify honest poverty a little, like those kind hearted, fat, benevolent people do.

Mark Twain

I wonder how much it would take to buy a soap bubble, if there were only one in the world.

Mark Twain

I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time.

Mark Twain