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[S]he brought some of those apples. I was obliged to eat them, I was so hungry. It was against my principles, but I find that principles have no real force except when one is well-fed.

Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
Story (1893), “Extracts from Adam’s Diary,” The Niagara Book

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Twain, Mark - Story (1893), "Extracts from Adam's Diary," The Niagara Book | WIST Quotations

[S]he brought some of those apples. I was obliged to eat them, I was so hungry. It was against my principles, but I find that principles have no real force except when one is well-fed. This was first published as one of the stories and sketches from various authors in…

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A quotation from Mark Twain

You see, happiness ain’t a thing in itself — it’s only a contrast with something that ain’t pleasant. That’s all it is. There ain’t a thing you can mention that is happiness in its own self — it’s only so by contrast with the other thing. And so, as soon as the novelty is over and the force of the contrast dulled, it ain’t happiness any longer, and you have to get something fresh.

Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
Story (1868?), “Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven,” Part 1, Harper’s Monthly Magazine, Vol. 116, No. 691 (1907-12)

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A quotation from Mark Twain

Clothes make the man, but they do not improve the woman.

Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
Inscription (1908-02), Eve’s Diary (1906-06)

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A quotation from Mark Twain

How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it!

Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
Story (1905-12), “Eve’s Diary,” Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 112, No. 1

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Twain, Mark - Story (1905-12), "Eve's Diary," Harper's Magazine, Vol. 112, No. 1 | WIST Quotations

How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it! On Adam's admiration for her (Eve) having properly named the dodo. Published in June, 1906, as its own (illustrated) book.

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Wisdom in Space Feb 28

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

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Mathias Einai Feb 20

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The Official #ConspiracyTheoryJobsday Is Coming!

There are arguably two jobs days coming up next week: On Friday, February 6, we’ll get both the actual January report—our clearest real-time snapshot of the economy—and the annual benchmark revisions, which are likely to dominate coverage.

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Wisdom in Space Feb 20

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
-- Mark Twain

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