Just love the "wit" of Mark Twain  

I love them, thanks. I especailly like no. 8. I am responding to this so that I can always go back to this discussion to maybe borrow something from Twain.

Thanks. Some of these are classics. He was one smart guy. Number 8 is my favorite. But I like them all. I guess I should be reading some Mark Twain for a change.

1). Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.

This is so true. My former roommates mother used to read medical books &, suddenly developed whatever she had read the most recently.

In my early 30's I had a bout of tinnitus, the loud bells then the dizzy spells. My doctor asked if I read medical books, I told him "No, they give you ideas." He smiled & agreed with me, so I told him about the roommate's mother. He then told me that I had a "textbook" case of tinnitus & that I was a bit young for it.

I'm happy to say I haven't had it again! If I never have it again it'll be too soon!

I like Mark Twain. I think everyone has had to read Mark Twain... I liked Huckleberry Finn. I live by number 7! My mom told me that one. I didn't know it came from Mark Twain... I forget what his real name was. Mark twain was a a term used on river boats I think. Number 8 is common sense really. If someone is always trying to belittle you, it would make sense to stay away from them. I would... and if it happens I DO stay away.

I have always enjoyed Mark Twain and his wonderful way with words. It's just a shame so many today who read his works have had it first screened through the censor of politically corret. That however is another discussion :)

I love the first one on there, be careful of reading health books. Of course the excercise one is good along with the comments about idiots, congressman and school boards. How true some of those sayings are. Thank you for the reminder of his wonderful words.

I've been a big Mark Twain fan for many years - I have several books that are collections of his writings and yes, he had a wonderful since of humor.

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Mark Twain was a very interesting sort, remarkably astute and never afraid to give his opinion. I have always been fond of the quotable quotes that people have said. I enjoy the art of puns too. I wish I had more time for miscellaneous reading like that.

I love Mark Twain he has some really good quotes.

Here are a few more he has:

1 )Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.

2)Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please.
Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place.

3)It is easier to stay out than get out.

4)The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter

You have to love his sense of humor in things.

i like #8 the best.it's very,very true.
nothing some people like more than watching other people fail,partially because they'd done so themselves.