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Truth wisely conveyed by Mark Twain

„The truth must be served like a coat, and not thrown in the face like a wet towel.“

Mark TwainMark Twain compares truth to a coat to be wisely worn, not thrown like a wet towel in the face.
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Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, and social critic.

A metaphorical comparison about how to handle the truth.


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Inspirational quote by Mark Twain about truth and wisdom

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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