Quote by Mark Twain

Soap and education are not as sudden as a massacre, but they are more deadly in the long run. Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.

Soap and education are not as sudden as a massacre, but they

Summary

This quote by Mark Twain highlights the power of gradual processes in shaping outcomes. Twain suggests that while acts of violence may appear shocking and immediate, the subtler influences of soap and education have more profound and long-lasting effects. The comparison of a peach evolving from a bitter almond and cauliflower being related to cabbage demonstrates how transformation and growth occur through nurturing and education. It reminds us of the significance of continuous learning and cultivation in achieving progress and excellence.

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