Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, P Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, P.

Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American writer and humorist. Born in 1835, in Florida, Missouri, he is best known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," which have become classics of American literature. Twain's writing captivated readers with his wit, satire, and keen observation of human nature. His work often explored themes of social inequality and race, challenging the prevailing ideas of his time. Twain's pseudonym, Pudd'nhead Wilson, originated from his novel of the same name, published in 1894.

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There is no character, howsoever good and fine, but it can be destroyed by ridicule, howsoever poor and witless. Observe the ass, for instance: his character is about perfect, he is the choicest spirit among all the humbler animals, yet see what ridicule has brought him to. Instead of feeling complimented when we are called an ass, we are left in doubt.

Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, P

Ridicule