Mark Twain
1835 - 1910
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Biography
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, was an American writer, humorist, and lecturer. He is best known for his novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', which are considered classics in American literature. Twain's works often satirized the society of his time and provided commentary on social issues, earning him a place as one of the greatest American writers.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
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The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
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Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.