Mark Twain

I have made it a rule never to smoke more that one cigar at a time.

Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.

A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.

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

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.