Mark Twain Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Mark Twain quotes, Mark Twain sayings, and Mark Twain proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Mark Twain
Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work. Mark Twain
God only exhibits his thunder and lightning at intervals, and so they always command attention. Mark Twain
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable. Mark Twain
Most people use statistics the way a drunkard uses a lamp post, more for support than illumination. Mark Twain
A crime persevered in a thousand centuries ceases to be a crime, and becomes a virtue. This is the law of custom, and custom supersedes all other forms of law. Mark Twain
There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist. Mark Twain
Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerve give to wisdom. Mark Twain
Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs one step at a time. Mark Twain
Do something everyday that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain. Mark Twain
A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. Mark Twain
Prohibition only drives drunkenness behind doors and into dark places, and does not cure it or even diminish it. Mark Twain
It may have happened, it may not have happened but it could have happened. Mark Twain
Total abstinence is so excellent a thing that it cannot be carried to too great an extent. In my passion for it I even carry it so far as to totally abstain from total abstinence itself. Mark Twain
Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough. Mark Twain
If I cannot drink Bourbon and smoke cigars in Heaven than I shall not go. Mark Twain
Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside. Mark Twain
There is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land (and work) again after a cheerful, careless voyage. Mark Twain
In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot. Mark Twain
If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything. Mark Twain
Worrying is like paying a debt you don't owe. Mark Twain
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Mark Twain
The finest clothing made is a person's own skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this. Mark Twain
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society. Mark Twain
If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it. Mark Twain
Today's burdens can strengthen you for tomorrow. Mark Twain
Part of the secret to success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside. Mark Twain
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. Mark Twain
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Mark Twain
Synergy - the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously. Mark Twain