Mark Twain Quotes

Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.

Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.

Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.

I have a higher and grander standard of principle than George Washington. He could not lie; I can, but I won't.