Mark Twain Quotes – Wit & Wisdom from the Author

To get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.

The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are.

The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.

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

Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.

Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.

The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. 'Tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.

A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.