I must have a prodigious amount of mind; it takes me as much... - Mark Twain

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

"′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read."

"Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other."

"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."

"What would men be without women? Scarce, sir...mighty scarce."