January 18, 2009

Famous quotes from Mark Twain


Just thought I'd share some of my favorite quotes from Mark Twain. Sorry, I lost the website where I got these ages ago. Enjoy the rest of your week!
  • A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
  • A man is never more truthful than when he acknowledges himself a liar.
  • A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.
  • A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.
  • Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.
  • Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
  • Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
  • Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
  • Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned.
  • Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.
  • Better a broken promise than none at all.


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