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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Renowned as a novelist, journalist, and humorist, Mark Twain is not only one of the most widely read and admired American writers, he is also among the most quoted. Wit and repartee permeate his work -- from the short, light pieces to his great novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and even later, in dark meditations on the human condition where his humor takes on a cynical, satirical twist. This remarkably inexpensive volume gathers together hundreds of Twain's most memorable quips and comments on life, love, history, culture, travel, and a diversity of other topics that occupied his thoughts over 50 years of writing and lecturing. An invaluable, ready reference for writers, speakers, and others in search of amusing and insightful quotes, this entertaining and thought-provoking compilation is also an ideal introduction to Twain's inimitable style and thought.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The original and insightful collection that combines Mark Twain's journal writings with his rarely seen sketches and doodles. Fascinating and often hilarious, this is a complete record of the thoughts, ideas, and observations of the father of American literature.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. New edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Arranged alphabetically by topic, from Adam to Youth, and culled from his novels, speeches, letters, and conversations, this anthology of quotes is timeless and represents the very essence of Mark Twain -- hilarious, cranky, and insightful.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Arranged alphabetically by topic, from Adam to Youth, and culled from his novels, speeches, letters, and conversations, this anthology of quotes is timeless and represents the very essence of Mark Twain -- hilarious, cranky, and insightful.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. New edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reissue. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain?s social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the:Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as:?When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.??Mark Twain?s Autobiography?One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives.? ?Pudd?nhead Wilson?The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.? ?Mark Twain?s Notebook?It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.? ?Mark Twain?s Notebook?What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it.? ?More Maxims of Mark   Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain?s social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the:Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as:?When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.??Mark Twain?s Autobiography?One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives.? ?Pudd?nhead Wilson?The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.? ?Mark Twain?s Notebook?It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.? ?Mark Twain?s Notebook?What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it.? ?More Maxims of Mark   Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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