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Quoted in Albert B. Paine, Mark Twain: A Biography (1912) Always tell the truth. That way you don't have to remember what you said. Mark Twain. Truth, Honesty, Politics. To lodge all power in one party and keep it there is to insure bad government and the sure and gradual deterioration of the public morals. Mark Twain.
From MINNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE, 14 February 1901. Bottom caption: "Better quit your foolin', Mark, and go back and work at your trade." An honest man in politics shines more there than he would elsewhere. - A Tramp Abroad. The new political gospel: public office is private graft. - More Maxims of Mark, Johnson, 1927. "Moralist in disguise".
May 26, 2019 · Congress and Politics. "Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." “There is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress." "Fleas can be taught nearly anything that a Congressman can." "Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us ...
Mark Twain. Country, Party, Teaching. History has tried hard to teach us that we can't have good government under politicians. Now, to go and stick one at the very head of the government couldn't be wise. Mark Twain. Wise, Government, Sticks. Mark Twain, Gary Scharnhorst (2006).
Aug 24, 2023 · by Carl Richeson · 24/08/2023. Mark Twain, a prominent American author and humorist of the 19th century, is best known for his timeless literary works like “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.”. However, beyond his captivating storytelling, Twain was also an individual with strong political views that ...
Mark Twain, also known by his real name Samuel Clemens, was a renowned American writer and humorist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of all time, known for his wit, satire, and social commentary. Twain’s works often touched upon political issues, and his quotes continue to resonate with readers today.
Mark Twain quotations - Government. The mania for giving the Government power to meddle with the private affairs of cities or citizens is likely to cause endless trouble, through the rivaly of schools and creeds that are anxious to obtain official recognition, and there is great danger that our people will lose our independence of thought and ...
