Mark Twain Life Quotes

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What did Mark Twain say about Life?

Mark Twain has written many quotes about Life. E.g.,

  • Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.
  • The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
  • Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.

What are the top most famous Life quotes by Mark Twain?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Life by Mark Twain.

  • Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.
  • The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
  • Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
  • Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
  • Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.
  • When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.
  • To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.
  • What a wee little part of a person's life are his acts and his words! His real life is led in his head, and is known to none but himself.
  • Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
  • Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didnt do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.