“The fact that man knows right from wrong proves his intellectual superiority to other creatures; but the fact that he can do wrong proves his moral inferiority to any creature that cannot.” Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mark Twain
Mark Twain on Humanity
Mark Twain’s Cynical Quote
“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” Continue reading
Mark Twain on Temptation
“There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.” Continue reading
Mark Twain Wisdom Quote
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” Continue reading
Mark Twain Cynical Quote on Politics
“Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” Continue reading
Mark Twain on Patriotism
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” Continue reading
Mark Twain on Education
“In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.” Continue reading
Mark Twain on Anger
“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.” Continue reading
Mark Twain on Life
“Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” Continue reading
Mark Twain on Truth
“Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn’t.” Continue reading
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