Overview
Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks.Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time.
Mark Twain’s social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the:
- Enigmas of life
- Importance of education
- Delights (and annoyances) of travel
- Absurdity of politics
- Double standards of society
- Joys of love
- Ludicrousness of aging
- And much more
“When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.”—Mark Twain’s Autobiography
“One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives.” —Pudd’nhead Wilson
“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” —Mark Twain’s Notebook
“It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.” —Mark Twain’s Notebook
“What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it.” —More Maxims of Mark
Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.
The book, The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780785833864 in Hardcover by Mark Twain may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
04/26/2016
ISBN-10:
0785833862
ISBN-13:
9780785833864
Pages:
192
Publisher:
Chartwell Books
