Quote by Mark Twain

I always take Scotch whiskey at night as a preventive of toothache. I have never had the toothache; and what is more, I never intend to have it.

I always take Scotch whiskey at night as a preventive of too

Summary

This quote is a lighthearted statement by a person who claims to consume Scotch whiskey at night as a preventive measure against toothache. It suggests that the person has never had a toothache and believes the whiskey to be the reason behind their dental well-being. The tone of the quote indicates that they have no plans to ever experience a toothache and humorously credits their choice of beverage as a preventative measure.

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By Mark Twain

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