Mark Twain Was More Interesting Than You Thought

Samuel Clemens (the real name of author Mark Twain), is one of the most well-loved writers of all time, certainly up there with the likes of Ernest Hemingway, William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charles Dickens. But for most, the details of his most famous works (The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn) are more memorable than his biography. In truth, Mark Twain's life story was in many ways as dynamic as the adventures in his books: he traveled widely, underwent his share of tragedy, collaborated with Nikola Tesla, and was even said to be a dead-on-the-money psychic.

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[sadies]

"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." – Mark Twain

[smilingthroughitall]

My favorite quote from him: "The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog."

[PeaceAndProgress]

My favourite Mark Twain quote is "When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction."

[owenwolfco.]

“Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.”
- Mark Twain

[frankc]

It was Mark Twain who said, "If you tell lies you have to have a good memory." Everyone thinks it was Judge Judy who originally said this, she was just quoting Mark Twain.

[mastersasori]

Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. Two faves!

[Wil_Dasovich]

Mark Twain was one of the greatest men to ever live

[thurin]

"never let schooling interfere in your education." mark twain. words more true today then when mr clemens spoke them.

[revlulu]

Mark Twain made it possible for a destitute and dying Ulysses S. Grant to publish his memoirs and make enough money for Grant’s wife Julia to live comfortably for the rest of her life.

[mrcrackdonald_]

Bro has the greatest quotes ever I swear “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience”

[tophermoose]

“I had a premonition that it would happen just the way it did.” -Mark Twain

[dumbestoyster]

"Now & then we had a hope that if we lived & were good, God would permit Us to be Pirates"...Mark Twain

[pollypocket]

Man, when I hear "100 years ago" I think of like 1880-1900, not 1920. I feel so old.

[gerryfromthevoid]

He was already ridiculously fascinating to me. His mind was incredible and the thoughts he left with us are treasure.

[djrichvicious]

“I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.”
Mark Twain

[thoughtfuldevil]

Mark Twain's uncanny ability to predict his own death always stuck with me. He went in and out with Halley's Comet, eeriest damn thing, right?

[katrabbit]

I have a book of "Twainisms"
Lots of little quotes and written thoughts of Mark Twain. I read it whenever I need a little jump.

[kimwhitehead]

The greatest satirical, American writer. He was so well connected. He was so well traveled. Poor Lake Tahoe. We can never, ever allow him to be cancelled. “Roughing It” is underrated.

[mats]

He also stole the expensive cigars of German emperor Wilhelm II, when he got invited to dinner at the palace in 1892

[baylorsailor]

Mark Twain is my favorite historical figure. ❤... His quotes are the best imo.