Quote by Mark Twain

If they had not landed there would be some reason for celebrating the fact.

If they had not landed there would be some reason for celebr

Summary

This quote implies that if a certain group of people or something specific had not arrived or happened, it would have been a positive event worthy of celebration. It suggests that the absence of the mentioned subject is preferable or beneficial in some way, implying that their presence or influence may have brought unwanted consequences or a negative impact. Ultimately, it underscores the idea that sometimes, the absence of something can be just as significant as its presence.

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