Mark Twain

1835 - 1910

American Writer, Humorist and Essayist

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He has been praised as the “greatest humorist the United States has produced”, with William Faulkner calling him “the father of American literature”.

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Mark Twain Quote - A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain. Free

Mark Twain

A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.

Mark Twain Quote - There’s one way to find out if a man is honest: ask him; if he says yes, you know he’s crooked. Free

Mark Twain

There’s one way to find out if a man is honest: ask him; if he says yes, you know he’s crooked.

Mark Twain Quote - My books are water; those of the great geniuses is wine. Everybody drinks water. Free

Mark Twain

My books are water; those of the great geniuses is wine. Everybody drinks water.

Mark Twain Quote - Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. Free

Mark Twain

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Mark Twain Quote - Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it. Free

Mark Twain

Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.

Mark Twain Quote - If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man. Free

Mark Twain

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.

Mark Twain Quote - April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. Free

Mark Twain

April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.

Mark Twain Quote - Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. Free

Mark Twain

Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.

Mark Twain Quote - All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure. Free

Mark Twain

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.

Mark Twain Quote - A successful book is not made of what is in it, but what is left out of it. Free

Mark Twain

A successful book is not made of what is in it, but what is left out of it.

Mark Twain Quote - The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s. Free

Mark Twain

The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s.

About Mark Twain

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He has been praised as the “greatest humorist the United States has produced”, with William Faulkner calling him “the father of American literature”.

Notable Works

Mark Twain’s literary legacy is anchored by his masterpiece novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which defined American literature through their sharp social critique and vivid realism. He further showcased his satirical genius in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, a time-travel narrative mocking feudalism and technology, and The Prince and the Pauper, a classic critique of class division. In shorter forms, his humorous short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County launched his national fame, while his travelogue The Innocents Abroad solidified his status as a legendary observer of human nature.

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