Quotes by Twain, Mark

Thunder is impressive, but it is lightning that does the work. >>

Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diam >>

Scientists have odious manners, except when you prop up their theory; >>

Quotations about Funerals

Where a blood relation sobs, an intimate friend should choke up, a dis >>

The chief mourner does not always attend the funeral. >>

Even the best of friends cannot attend each other's funeral. >>

Where a blood relation sobs, an intimate friend should choke up, a distant acquaintance should sigh, a stranger should merely fumble sympathetically with his handkerchief.

Twain, Mark