Welcome to this expanded collection of Mark Twain quotes, now featuring 50 thought-provoking sayings, up from the original 25. Twain, known for his sharp wit and deep insight, had a unique way of expressing ideas that continue to resonate with people today.
These quotes are more than just words; they are quotes that make you think, bringing a blend of humor and wisdom to everyday observations and life’s bigger questions. They capture Twain’s timeless wisdom, allowing you to see the world through his eyes. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a good laugh, or a moment of introspection, Mark Twain’s quotes are sure to deliver.
50 Mark Twain Quotes
- “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
- “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” – Mark Twain
- “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” – Mark Twain
- “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Mark Twain
- “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.” – Mark Twain
- “The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” – Mark Twain
- “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain
- “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain
- “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” – Mark Twain
- “The lack of money is the root of all evil.” – Mark Twain
- “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain
- “The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” – Mark Twain
- “Wrinkles should merely indicate where the smiles have been.” – Mark Twain
- “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” – Mark Twain
- “To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” – Mark Twain
- “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain
- “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.” – Mark Twain
- “The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” – Mark Twain
- “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” – Mark Twain
- “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” – Mark Twain
- “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.” – Mark Twain
- “The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain
- “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” – Mark Twain
- “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” – Mark Twain
- “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” – Mark Twain
- “The secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it.” – 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
- “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” – Mark Twain
- “If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.” – Mark Twain
- “Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.” – Mark Twain
- “The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.” – Mark Twain
- “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
- “Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination.” – Mark Twain
- “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” – Mark Twain
- “The most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all they know and then stop.” – Mark Twain
- “Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” – Mark Twain
- “When angry, count four. When very angry, swear.” – Mark Twain
- “The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.” – Mark Twain
- “A person with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.” – Mark Twain
- “Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned.” – Mark Twain
- “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt..” – Mark Twain
- “It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.” – Mark Twain
- “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe” – Mark Twain
- “Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.” – Mark Twain
- “To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” – Mark Twain
- “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” – Mark Twain
- “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain
- “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” – Mark Twain
- “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.” – Mark Twain
- “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain
A Note from the Author
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