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Top 10 Mark Twain Quotes

By Simran Khurana, About.com

Mark Twain sure had a sharp tongue. No wonder that Mark Twain quotes are known to be some of the most sarcastic. They spare none and have no sacred cows. This makes him a quotes lover's delight. On this page, find ten of the best Mark Twain quotes.

1. I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

2. Mark Twain

There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice.

3. Mark Twain

One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives.

4. Mark Twain

The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.

5. Mark Twain

Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.

6. Mark Twain

Let us be thankful for the fools. But for them the rest of us could not succeed.

7. Mark Twain

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

8. Mark Twain

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them.

9. Mark Twain

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

10. 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.

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