Directory of Mark Twain's maxims, quotations, and various opinions:

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Portrait of Twain by Spiridon painted in 1898. Posters were made of the portrait and used as promotional items in a revival play of Pudd'nhead Wilson performed in 1901. The Shipman Bros. were responsible for the revival. Graphic ourtesy of Dave Thomson.

I don't know of a single foreign product that enters this country untaxed, except the answer to prayer. - "When In Doubt, Tell The Truth" speech 3/9/1906 You cain't pray a lie. - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn It is better to read the weather forecast before we pray for rain. - Notebook; More Maxims of Mark, Johnson, 1927 If you beseech a blessing upon yourself, beware! lest without intent you invoke a curse upon a neighbor at the same time. - "The War Prayer"

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