Top 10 Quotes by Mark Twain

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), was an American writer, humorist, and lecturer. He is best known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," which are considered classics of American literature. Twain's writing often satirized the societal norms and political issues of his time, with a sharp wit and keen observation of human nature. Beyond his novels, he wrote essays, short stories, and non-fiction works, and was a prominent public speaker. Twain's legacy as a literary icon and cultural critic endures, influencing generations of readers and writers worldwide.

Top 10 Quotes by Mark Twain

1. "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
— Mark Twain

2. "Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."
— Mark Twain

3. "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect)."
— Mark Twain

4. "The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read."
— Mark Twain

5. "'Classic'–a book which people praise and don't read."
— Mark Twain

6. "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience."
— Mark Twain

7. "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
— Mark Twain

8. "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."
— Mark Twain

9. "A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes."
— Mark Twain

10. "Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it."
— Mark Twain