Mark Twain

Mark Twain is one of our most commonly quoted authors. The words of Mark Twain have enlivened speeches for the past century. Many a candidate running for higher office has skewered the incumbent by quoting Twain: "... that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress."

This page is dedicated to the collected works of Mark Twain, with a special emphasis on his quotes and maxims. You can also look for additional Mark Twain quotes at the sites listed below:

Mark Twain Quotations
The Quotable Mark Twain
Mark Twain Daily Quote
The Mark Twain Project
Maxims and Misattributed Quotes
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