Quote by Mark Twain on Idiots and Members of Congress

„Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself.“

Mark TwainA humorous quote by Mark Twain poking fun at politics and intelligence.
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Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, and social critic.

Mark Twain humorously critiques politics and intelligence.


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Mark Twain quote about idiots and members of Congress

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835–1910), was a famous American writer and humorist. His works like ‚The Adventures of Tom Sawyer‘ and ‚The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn‘ are classics of American literature. Twain was known for his sharp wit and critical view of society and politics.

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