Quote by Mark Twain

James Ross Clemens, a cousin of mine, was seriously ill two or three weeks ago in London, but is well now. The report of my illness grew out of his illness; the report of my death was an exaggeration.

James Ross Clemens, a cousin of mine, was seriously ill two

Summary

This quote, often attributed to writer Mark Twain, is a humorous response to rumors of his own demise. Twain clarifies the situation by relating a story about his cousin's illness being mistakenly associated with his own. By stating that the report of his death was an exaggeration, he subtly satirizes the prevalence of gossip and highlights the tendency for information to be distorted. Overall, the quote serves as a lighthearted reminder to not always believe everything we hear.

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