161 Quotes By 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 on life

Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.
Mark Twain on life

To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.
Mark Twain on life

What a wee little part of a person's life are his acts and his words! His real life is led in his head, and is known to none but himself.
Mark Twain on life

Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
Mark Twain on life

When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain.
Mark Twain on love

Wit is the sudden marriage of ideas which before their union were not perceived to have any relation.
Mark Twain on marriage

The Christian's Bible is a drug store. Its contents remain the same, but the medical practice changes.
Mark Twain on medical

My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.
Mark Twain on mom

The lack of money is the root of all evil.
Mark Twain on money

Honesty is the best policy - when there is money in it.
Mark Twain on money

We have the best government that money can buy.
Mark Twain on money

If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.
Mark Twain on morning

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Mark Twain on motivational

Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.
Mark Twain on patriotism

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Mark Twain on patriotism

Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress but I repeat myself.
Mark Twain on politics

Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed.
Mark Twain on politics

When people do not respect us we are sharply offended yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.
Mark Twain on respect

Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
Mark Twain on society