Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;... - Mark Twain
"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."
More quotes by Mark Twain
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer."[Mark Twain, a Biography]"
"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man's."
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."
"Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination."
"A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain."